Fellini’s muse and Italian film star Sandra Milo dies aged 90

Sandra Milo died in Rome, her family said (Keystone via AP)

Sandra Milo, an icon of Italian cinema who played a key role in Federico Fellini’s 8 1/2 and later became his muse, has died aged 90.

Milo, noted for her distinctive high-pitched voice, died in her sleep at home in Rome, surrounded by her family and beloved dogs Jim and Lady, according to a statement from the family carried by state-run RAI television.