(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 9 - Screen icon Gina Lollobrigida's former
manager was indicted Thursday for allegedly taking advantage of
his client's psychological vulnerability.
Andrea Piazzolla is accused of profitting from an undue
influence over a fragile and weakened personality.
Prosecutors say he seized large parts of the 1950s and 60s
bombshell's patrimony and spent it all for himself.
The trial will start on December 1.
Lollobrigida, 93, better known to Italians as 'La Lollo', long
vied with fellow Italian bombshell Sophia Loren and French sex
kitten Brigitte Bardot for the title of the world's sexiest
woman.
In 1955 she starred in a film called La Donna Piu
Bella del Mondo (The World's Most Beautiful Woman), which became
her signature movie.
The daughter of a furniture manufacturer from a mountain
village outside Rome, Subiaco, she made over 60 films including
some during the 1990s.
Since retiring from cinema Lollobrigida has tried her hand
as a photographer, sculptor, photojournalist and a fashion and
cosmetics executive.
The diva was divorced in 1971 after a 22-year marriage to a
Yugoslav doctor, by whom she had a son. (ANSA).
Ex-Lollobrigida manager indicted for taking advantage
Andrea Piazzolla accused of profiting from mental vulnerability