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Ekberg asks Fellini Foundation for financial support

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Anita Ekberg arrives on the red carpet before the screening of a digitally restored version of the 1960 classic film "La Dolce Vita" during the 5th Rome International Film Festival in Rome on October 30, 2010. Ekberg is best known for her role as Sylvia in the film, which features the legendary scene of her cavorting in Trevi Fountain. UPI/David Silpa 
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Published: Dec. 22, 2011 at 1:24 PM

ROME, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Swedish actress Anita Ekberg, who is 80 and living in an Italian nursing home, is asking the Fellini Foundation for economic support, her accountant said.

Ekberg is best known for her work in director Federico Fellini's classic 1960 film "La Dolce Vita."

ANSA said the former actress has been experiencing financial difficulties following a broken leg, house fire and theft of jewelry and furniture from her home.

The Fellini Foundation was created by the late filmmaker's sister and the Italian city of Rimini to promote his legacy.

The ANSA report did not say if the foundation plans to help Ekberg financially as her accountant has requested.

Topics: Anita Ekberg, Federico Fellini
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