Oriana Fallaci
Born in 1929
Politics
Oriana Fallaci was an Italian journalist, author, and political interviewer.
Born in Florence, she joined the resistance during World War II. Fallaci began her journalistic career as a teenager and later became a war correspondent, covering conflicts worldwide.
She was known for her provocative interviews with world leaders and her outspoken views on politics and culture.
Fallaci wrote several bestselling novels and received numerous awards for her work.
Her writing often blurred the lines between journalism and literature, drawing both praise and criticism.
Fallaci's personal life, including her relationship with Greek resistance fighter Alexandros Panagoulis, influenced her work.
She died in 2006 from breast cancer.
