DHAKA: Anita Ekberg, star of ‘La Dolce Vita’, has died aged 83, according to several reports in the Italian media.

The Swedish-born actress was branded a ‘sex goddess’ for her performance in Federico Fellini’s iconic movie.

A former Miss Sweden, she also appeared in films such as ‘Blood Alley’ and ‘War and Peace’.

The star died in Rome Sunday morning, reported ‘La Stampa’, having been in hospital for some time in the clinic San Raffaele in Rocca di Papa, reports the BBC.

BDST: 1812 HRS, JAN 11, 2015