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Romy Schneider, the tragic fate of the actress who played Sissi

Romy Schneider, the tragic fate of the actress who played Sissi

Long, curly hair, big blue eyes, dressed in a classic 19th century dress.

It was Romy Schneider who gave life to the character of Elizabeth of Bavaria, but who for herself did not have a princess life.

Romy Schneider, the tragic fate of the actress who played Sissi

Rosemarie Magdalena Albach-Retty, this is the real name of the actress born in Vienna on September 23, 1938.

Romy did not like the world of cinema, but it was her mother Magda who pushed her towards the path of art. She also gave her Schneider surname as an artistic surname, since Romy's father had abandoned them.

Romy Schneider, the tragic fate of the actress who played Sissi

Her professional and sentimental life took a turning point when she moved to Paris. Went to shoot "L`Amante Pura". It was 1958 when he also met Alain Delon who mesmerized him forever. He had a long relationship with her, until the end of 1964, when he left her to marry someone else.

Romy Schneider, the tragic fate of the actress who played Sissi

In France he made a career collaborating with great directors. He played weighty roles until he was offered the role of life, that of Sissi.

With a broken heart after the separation from Delon she threw herself into the arms of Harry Meien with whom she gave birth in 1966 to her son David. Then with journalist Daniel Biasini gave birth to a girl in 1977, Sarah.

Romy Schneider, the tragic fate of the actress who played Sissi

The failure of her three relationships led the actress to depression and alcohol.

But the worst was yet to come.

Her ex-partner Harry Meien was found hanged, then David, the boy she had with him died in an accident when she was 14 years old.

Romy Schneider, the tragic fate of the actress who played Sissi

Romy Schneider, the tragic fate of the actress who played Sissi

This obviously pushed Romy towards the abyss and lasted only 9 months after David's death. The 44-year-old actress at the time was found dead. Many speculated that he had decided to end his life, but the autopsy revealed that his heart had betrayed him and he had suffered a heart attack.

* Source Roba and Donne