A major star of Italian cinema, she was also known for her appearance opposite Peter Sellers in The Pink Panther. "She leaves us the legacy of a free and inspired woman both as a woman and as an artiste," added Savry in a statement. Also in 1963, Cardinale made the transition to Hollywood when she landed the role of Princess Dala in The Pink Panther. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, just as The Leopard had done almost two decades earlier. She may have felt safer with the leopard.”She is survived by her children, Claudia Squitieri and Patrick Cristaldi.