(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 16 - Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano on Monday led tributes to Gina Lollobrigida after the screen legend died at the age of 95 in her Rome home.
    "Farewell to a screen diva, protagonist of over a half a century of Italian cinema history. Her allure will remain eternal. Ciao Lollo", he said.
    Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani sai "sh e was an Italian icon for the world".
    Culture Undersecretary Lucia Borgonzoni said the ministry would set up a prize in her honour.
    Roberto Marti, chair of the Senate culture committee, said Lollobrigida "represented Italy in the world".
    His counterpart in the House, Federico Mollicone, said "she was the last diva, and Rome must name a street after her".
    Her rand-nephew and farm minister Francesco Lollobrigida said she was an "peerless icon" while Reform Minister Elisabetta Casellati said "she was an international star and a determined woman" while House culture committee member Giovanna Miele said "she was an immense actress and an intense performer".
    Senate Speaker Ignazio la Russa said "she did so much for Italian cinema and for Italy too". (ANSA).