SI passed away silently, at the age of 83, Giuditta Saltarinione of the last great ladies of entertainment who lit up Italian stages for over half a century. He made the announcement of his passing with a touching message on Facebook his son Cesare, born from love with Renato Rascelwhose unmistakable tone of voice he inherited.
Goodbye to Giuditta Saltarini, lady of the show
Cesare, now an established artist between Italy and the United States, said goodbye forever to his much loved mother with a moving portrait of the actress and mother: «With a heart full of pain, I have to announce the passing of my beloved mother, Giuditta Saltarini. For many she was an extraordinary actress, a leading figure in Italian theater and television. For me, she was simply my mother, a beacon of love, strength and wisdom.”
A much loved actress and mother
Because for Cesare, Giuditta Saltarini’s greatness went beyond the stage: «Her life was dedicated to art, culture and family. With her talent, her passion and her elegance, she left a profound mark on the world of Italian entertainment and in the hearts of those who knew her. But beyond the stage, his greatness was in his soul: a strong, generous woman, capable of giving unconditional love and facing life with a smile that no one will be able to forget. Today the pain is immense, but his memory will always live within us and in the lives of all those he touched with his light. Thank you, mom, for everything you have been. With me forever.”
Rome 1975 – Renato Rascel and Giuditta Saltarini in the Rai Compagnia Stabile della Canzone broadcast (Ansa)
Giuditta Saltarini and Renato Rascel, a great story
Born in the capital on 24 February 1941, Saltarini has gone through all the seasons of Italian entertainment: from revue theater to the big screen, from prose to great television dramas. And then, her love story with Renato Rascel. As in the best romantic comedies, their first meeting took place in a doctor’s office. A stroke of love at first sight: he, already an established star of the Italian variety show, he was struck by that young actress with her innate elegance and bright smile.
A love from another time
A tight court, say the closest friends, which turned into a deep and lasting lovecrowned by the birth of their son Cesare in 1973: «She was a beautiful woman – her long-time friend Patrizia Fanelli recalls with an emotional voice – and theirs was a love from times gone by, the kind that is difficult even to imagine today. Renato had a particular charismaa magnetic personality that captivated you before you even knew who he was. And Judith was completely conquered by it.”
A long career between TV and theatre
But it would be reductive to remember Giuditta Saltarini only as Rascel’s life partner. His artistic career was full of personal successeswith performances in television series such as “Il Maresciallo Rocca”, “Don Matteo” and “Una grande famiglia”. On stage and in front of the cameras, Saltarini has always brought that unique blend of elegance and authenticity that made her unforgettable.
The last years and the illness
Unfortunately, recent years have been marked by illness, faced with great strength: «She had incredible dignity – Fanelli continues – perhaps she didn’t even realize it. She never lost her love for life, that spark that made her special.” The funeral chapel is set up from 3pm to 7pm today at the Campidoglio in the Sala del Carroccio. Funeral services on Wednesday they will be celebrated at the artists’ church, the last curtain call for the actress.
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