RIP Lucia Modugno

 

Mourning in the world of Italian cinema: farewell to Bari actress Lucia Modugno

She had been permanently in Rome for years and was born in Bari in 1932. During his long career he has worked with important directors such as Rossellini, Avati and Fulci

Bari Today

By Nico Andrisani

November 3, 2026

 

Mourning in the world of Italian cinema: actress Lucia Modugno has died at the age of 94. She had been permanently in Rome for years and was born in Bari in 1932. A long career has seen her act in films directed by well-known directors such as Pupi Avati, Mario Bava, Roberto Rosellini, Gabriele Muccino and Lucio Fulci.

Not just a film actress

Modugno, over the years, has also been a director and writer, as well as a playwright. She has also performed in numerous plays with some of the biggest names on the national stage.

In a note, the Undersecretary for Culture expressed condolences for the artist's death: "Elegance, talent and a lot of study. Lucia Modugno was an artist who made a significant contribution to the culture of our country, able to move naturally from the big screen to the theater, to arrive in the following years also to directing and writing. With her we lose a refined professional, who worked with the greatest Italian directors, from Rossellini to Risi to Scola. My condolences to the family".

MODUGNO, Lucia

Born: 7/9/1932, Bari, Apulia, Italy

Died: 11/3/2026, Rome, Lazio, Italy

 

Lucia Modugno’s westerns – actress:

 

The Magnificent Three – 1961 (bride)

For a Few Dollars Less – 1966 (Sally)

My Name is Pecos – 1966 (Mary Burton)

Navajo Joe – 1966 (Geraldine)