Karina Huff dead at 55

(ANSA) - Rome, April 18 - Karina Huff, a British actress who appeared in two highly popular Italian romantic comedies in the 1980s, has died in London aged 55 after a battle with breast cancer, a family friend posted on Facebook Monday.
    Born in London, Huff first gained notoriety in Italy as a showgirl and a TV presenter on RAI public broadcaster and Canale 5. She later appeared in a series of successful teen comedy films, notably Carlo Vanzina's Time for Loving, its sequel Sapore di Mare 2, and Vacanze di Natale (Christmas Holidays) - all released in 1983.