Even today she kept herself waiting on her last stage, as all great divas should. The body of Sandra Milo, who died yesterday in Rome at the age of 90, arrived at the funeral home set up for her in the Capitol, which will remain open until 7 p.m. this evening. The coffin, which arrived irregularly half an hour late, was accompanied by the three children Debora Ergas, Ciro and Azzurra De Lollis, surrounded by white roses, who were welcomed by the City Councilor for Culture of the City of Rome, Miguel Gotor. In addition to her photo, which shows her beautiful and smiling, there is also a picture of Padre Pio and a Madonna with holy water.
Video Sandra Milo, her daughter Deborah: “Always on the front lines for civil rights”
“My mother was first and foremost a mother, a free woman, a big head.” As Deborah Ergas, near his brother Ciro De LollisToday at the funeral home he remembers his mother, the actress Sandra Milo. “I am also a journalist and have often found myself on the other side of the barricade, just like you. Today I'm from here,” she says emotionally, “I thank Mayor Gualtieri, who wanted to pay this tribute to my mother.” always lived in Rome. Here she found her happiness, her success, but above all the love of the public. My mother always shared everything: joys, pains, advancements, failures, because life has these too. She always paid for her mistakes in the first person. And she never bragged about her achievements. Cinema – she continues – sometimes praised her, sometimes forgotten her, as well as other artistic areas, but we know that she sowed only love and generosity. She left this world without even owning a home because she always donated her income to those who needed it most. Because she is a woman displaced during the war, she grew up with a mother, a grandmother and a sister, earning a living for herself and the rest of her family since she was 12 years old. From then until the day before yesterday he always worked. She never stopped, she raised three children in complete solitude. “That,” he reflects, “was for us an endless example of dignity, of independence, of a free mind, because my mother always fought for civil struggles, the last one, against violence against women in the 60s, when no one was fighting yet talked about it. for the right to divorce, for women's self-determination, for the right to a career and equal pay. Until the end of her life, she fought for everyone to have the freedom to leave this world when and how they wanted. And for animal rights: Mother saved two dogs that are now at home, and they were all crying yesterday.” And again she says with emotion: “My mother was first and foremost a mother, a free woman, a big head, a Woman of culture who, although the war prevented her from obtaining a degree, never spent a day in her life without reading. As long as her eyes allowed it, that is, until a few days ago, she asked for her paper copy of the Corriere della Sera every morning. Being close to her brother, I would like to thank all the journalists who said very nice things about her, she says, the TV shows, my wonderful Rai and Alberto Matano, who was the only one who knew how bad she was, but kept the news to himself kept. From today on you are my brother.” “She was a sincere, true mother, very present with us. “Part of me went there with her,” adds her brother Ciro, at her side. “She was beautiful, sweet, fearful and had unusual patience.” He did everything for us. I shook her hand until the end.” After tomorrow's funeral, Sandra Mille will “rest in the Verano cemetery.”
Video Sandra Milo, Gotor: “Great actress and friend of Rome”
“Sandra Milo was a friend and citizen of Rome, and the mayor Roberto Gualtieri wanted to pay tribute to her by giving her the most prestigious space, the Protomoteca Hall.” This was stated by the Cultural Councilor of Roma Capitale Miguel Gotor at the opening of the funeral home. From Milo, says Gotor, “we remember the great humanity, the sympathy, the irony. But we certainly remember one of the greatest Italian actresses of the second half of the 20th century, who linked her life and professional experience with the greatest directors who wrote the history of our cinema. Starting with Federico Fellini, as part of this masterpiece that is Otto e 1/2. Rome will do everything to remember her, because her history, her biography, her stay here on earth deserve it.”
“Sandra Milo is light, energy, intelligence, but above all she is a family person: she is the mother of our Debora (Ergas) and therefore a family person. For this reason we are doubly sad, but we remember her with a smile and all the beauty that leaves us. This is what Alberto Matano, presenter of La vita in diretta on Rai1 and deputy director of daytime entertainment on Viale Mazzini, said as he left the funeral home set up in the Campidoglio for Sandra Milo. “Yes,” he says, “I knew she was sick, but I kept the family’s decision a secret and also complied with Sandra’s wishes. Who was she? It was pure life, energy – he continues – and also charm, sensuality. When she visited us, there was a continuous exchange of compliments between us. We looked like two children. Every time I met her it was like I was transported back to when I was 15. Today I am happy with this wave of affection and tribute that she receives. It was what she deserved and what she will definitely stay for the good things she gave to all of us, in the cinema, on television, in the entertainment industry and the Italians.” For the cinema, considered Matano, she was “a unique woman because she could combine her physicality, her voice, her laughter. However, accompanied by great intelligence and courage. In years that are not today, Sandra Milo acted with separations, custody of a daughter, flirtations. She was a courageous woman, far ahead of the times in which she lived. She was lively and much discussed, but she never held back. She always moved forward, even when it came to her “She covers. And she did everything with great courage.”
“Sandra Milo had a full, rich, intelligent life and gave so much to many people,” said Anica president Francesco Rutelli, “She went through all the post-war cinema, characterized it, told it and we are here to pay for it .” give her the respect she deserves. A free woman.” When it comes to her fight for rights, he continues, Sandra Milo “also had a political, cultural and civic sensitivity.” Among many personal memories, he continues, “the one that deserves special mention today is that of David for his life's work two years ago. There is always debate about whether it should be given to great intellectuals or popular figures. She was an intelligent woman and loved by the people. David deserved this more… it made her happy and we will take the smile with which she received it with us.”
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