RIP Alida Chelli

Alida Chelli has died in Rome

The great love of Walter Chiari

The actress passed away Friday night in a Rome hospital

Italian actress, singer Alida Chelli died in St. Eugene Hospital in Rome Friday December 14, 2012. Born Alida Rustichelli she was the daughter of the famous composer and orchestra conductor Carlo Rustichelli [1916-2004] and the sister of composer Paolo Rustichelli [1953- ]. Alida began her singing career by participating in television variety shows and theater performances. Success arrived when she sang "Sinnò me moro", a song composed by her father which soon became a classic. She also participated in the theater and her performances included the musicals "Quando dico che ti amo", "Rugantino" where she interpreted the role of Rosetta, "Cyrano" starring Domenico Modugno and "Aggiungi un posto a tavola". Alida was also a film actress and starred in several films, including "Un maledetto imbroglio" (1959) directed by Pietro Germi, "Sono strana gente" (1966) and "Spaghetti a mezzanotte" (1981) and the Euro-western “Three Silver Dollars” (1969). Chelli was known for having been the wife and the great love of the actor Walter Chiari [1924-1991]. She is the mother of actor Simone Annicchiarico [1970- ]

CHELLI, Alida (Alida Rustichelli)

Born: 10/23/1943, Carpi, Emilia Romagna, Italy

Died: 12/14/2012, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Alida Chelli’s western – actress:

Three Silver Dollars – 1969 (Juana)