Raffaella Carrà, Glittery Queen Of Italian TV, Has Died At 78

Italian singer and TV host Raffaella Carrà being lifted by dancers in a 1983 performance.

The beloved entertainer is often credited with having sparked a sexual revolution in Italy with her spangled midriff-baring costumes and frank lyrics about initiating sex — and falling for gay men.

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The beloved entertainer is often credited with having sparked a sexual revolution in Italy with her spangled midriff-baring costumes and frank lyrics about initiating sex — and falling for gay men.