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Italy’s former PM, Berlusconi, dies at 86

Silvio Berlusconi, the former Prime Minister of Italy, known for his ability to rebound from sex scandals and corruption allegations, has passed away at the age of 86.

According to Italian media, Berlusconi died at Milan’s San Raffaele hospital. In April, he had received treatment for a lung infection associated with a previously undisclosed case of chronic leukemia.

Berlusconi, a charismatic billionaire media mogul, initially assumed office in 1994 and served as the head of four governments until 2011.

He led the center-right Forza Italia party, which later formed a coalition with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following the September elections. During these elections, Berlusconi himself was elected to Italy’s upper house, the Senate.

Berlusconi’s political career was marked by controversies and legal battles, but he remained a prominent figure in Italian politics for several decades. His passing marks the end of an era in Italian politics, leaving behind a complex and influential legacy.

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