The celebrated Italian photographer Willy Rizzo has died at the age of 84. Through his photographs, taken at a time when the world of celebrity was not as overexposed as it is today, he gave us a rare glimpse into the worlds of cinema, fashion and art and the shining stars of the day.
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Brigitte Bardot 1958 |
Sunkissed and gorgeous, Bardot's look still resonates today.
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Marilyn Monroe 1962 |
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I don't think I've seen Marilyn looking more fragile and vulnerable than in this photograph.
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Marlene Dietrich 1956 |
Marlene, effortlessly chic as ever in her white shirt and cropped black trousers.
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Catherine Deneuve 1965 |
Belle de jour indeed.
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Salvador Dali |
Wonderfully surreal.
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Gene Kelly |
That unmistakeable Hollywood razzle dazzle.
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Willy Rizzo/Photo: EPA |
Grazie per la dolce vita Signor Rizzo.
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