Italian writer-director Lina Wertmuller, the first woman ever to be nominated for best director at the U.S. Academy Awards, has died at the age of 93, the culture ministry said on Thursday.

Lina Wertmuller, first woman to get Oscar director nomination, dies at 93

Italy's Lina Wertmuller, first woman to get Oscar director nomination, dies at 93

Lina Wertmuller, the first woman ever to be nominated for an Oscar for directing, was honoured in Hollywood on Monday (October 28) with her own star on the Walk of Fame.

First woman to be nominated for Best Director Lina Wertmüller gets her Oscar

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Lina Wertmuller, first woman to get Oscar director nomination, dies at 93

Italy's Lina Wertmuller, first woman to get Oscar director nomination, dies at 93

First woman to be nominated for Best Director Lina Wertmüller gets her Oscar