Key takeaways:
- Silvio Berlusconi, the longest-serving premier of Italy, has died at the age of 81.
- He was born in Milan in 1936 and formed the country’s largest media company before entering politics.
- He was dogged by scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption, and his death marks the end of an era in Italian politics.
Silvio Berlusconi, the media tycoon and longest-serving premier of Italy, has died at the age of 81.
Berlusconi was diagnosed with leukemia in April and had been admitted to the hospital for a scheduled check-up related to a lung infection on Friday. He had previously suffered from heart surgery, prostate cancer and COVID-19.
Berlusconi was born in Milan in 1936 and formed the country’s largest media company before entering politics. He was elected prime minister three times and was known for his boastful and flamboyant style.
Despite his successes, Berlusconi was dogged by scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption. He was also known for his controversial statements and his tendency to make light of serious issues.
Berlusconi’s death was announced by his Mediaset television network on Monday, alongside a smiling photo of the man on its homepage. His death marks the end of an era in Italian politics, and his legacy will be remembered for years to come.
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