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Raffaella Carrà was a film actor, television presenter and singer, born on June 18, 1943 in Bologna, Province of Bologna, Italy. Raffaella Carrà died on July 5, 2021 at the age of 78. Recorded honors include Knight Commander of the Order of Civil Merit (2018).
My Take
Raffaella Carrà strikes me as one of those rare entertainers who becomes inseparable from a nation's mood. Born in Bologna in 1943, she sang, danced, and hosted her way into Italian living rooms for decades, and the civil merit honor she received in 2018 confirms how deeply the country claimed her. I am drawn to performers who embody a whole cultural atmosphere, and Carrà radiated a Mediterranean warmth that outlived trends. Her passing in 2021 closed a remarkable chapter, but figures who become the very air of their era leave a glow that lingers.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Raffaella Carrà
- Name (Japanese)
- ラファエラ・カラ
- Reading
- らふぁえら・から
- Born
- June 18, 1943 – July 5, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Bologna, Province of Bologna, Italy
- Occupation
- film actor / television presenter / singer / dancer / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Knight Commander of the Order of Civil Merit
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/raffaella
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raffaella%20Carr%C3%A0
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q266640
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Raffaella Carrà born?
Born June 18, 1943.
When did Raffaella Carrà die?
Died July 5, 2021, aged 78.
Where was Raffaella Carrà from?
Raffaella Carrà was from Bologna, Province of Bologna, Italy.
What did Raffaella Carrà do?
Raffaella Carrà worked as film actor, television presenter, singer, dancer, actor.
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