Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has died

The media mogul suffered from leukemia and died in Milan at the age of 86. Known as “il Cavaliere,” Berlusconi reshaped Italy’s political landscape and was at the center of corruption and sex scandals. , he died this Monday (12/06), at the age of 86, according to his spokesman.

The media mogul was rushed to a Milan hospital on Friday to undergo tests related to leukemia. He had suffered from the disease “for some time” and allegedly developed a lung infection, according to sources cited by news agencies.

The billionaire entrepreneur created the largest communications company in Italy before leading to profound political changes in the country. Between 1994 and 2011 he was prime minister four times. His party, the conservative Forca Italia, is part of a government coalition led by far-right premier Giorgia Meloni. Although he is not involved in government, his death should have repercussions on the country’s political life in the coming months.

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Source: Terra

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