Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Passes Away at 86

Rome: The former Prime Minister of Italy and the founder of the country’s largest media company, Silvio Berlusconi, passed away on Monday at the age of 86. He had been suffering from leukaemia and a lung infection for a long time.

Berlusconi was a controversial and influential figure in Italian politics for decades. He led the centre-right Forza Italia party, which is part of the current ruling coalition headed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

His death leaves a big gap in the political scene and could have serious implications for the stability and future of Italy.