Italian Culture Minister Gennaro
Sangiuliano on Monday led tributes to Gina Lollobrigida after
the screen legend died at the age of 95 in her Rome home.
"Farewell to a screen diva, protagonist of over a half a century
of Italian cinema history. Her allure will remain eternal. Ciao
Lollo", he said.
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani sai "sh e was an Italian icon
for the world".
Culture Undersecretary Lucia Borgonzoni said the ministry would
set up a prize in her honour.
Roberto Marti, chair of the Senate culture committee, said
Lollobrigida "represented Italy in the world".
His counterpart in the House, Federico Mollicone, said "she was
the last diva, and Rome must name a street after her".
Her rand-nephew and farm minister Francesco Lollobrigida said
she was an "peerless icon" while Reform Minister Elisabetta
Casellati said "she was an international star and a determined
woman" while House culture committee member Giovanna Miele said
"she was an immense actress and an intense performer".
Senate Speaker Ignazio la Russa said "she did so much for
Italian cinema and for Italy too".
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