Remembering Sergio Leone on the 35th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Rome
Last updated on April 30, 2024

Remembering Sergio Leone, 35 Years Later

Hot news

Tribute
April, 30, 1989: The Day Sergio Leone Died
Movie News November 5, 2024
‘Once Upon a Time in the West’ named Greatest Film of all time
Rumor Central November 2024
Is Sergio Leone secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

It has been exactly 35 long years since Sergio Leone died in Rome on April 30, 1989 at the age of 60. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Today, fans of Sergio Leone (Once Upon a Time in America, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, A Fistful of Dollars, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Leone, a cultural icon

Born in Rome on January 3, 1929, Sergio Leone's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in Italian history. Leone was not just a great director, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 35 years since the tragic loss of Sergio Leone and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Sergio Leone is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Sergio Leone.