Silvio Berlusconi, the former Italian prime minister and billionaire business magnate, passed away at the age of 86. Berlusconi played a significant role in Italian politics and was a prominent figure on the Forbes World’s Billionaires List. He founded and led the media conglomerate Fininvest, which owned shares in various companies such as MediaForEurope, Mondadori, and Banca Mediolanum.
Throughout his career, Berlusconi faced numerous controversies and legal challenges, including convictions for tax fraud and bribing a former senator. Despite these setbacks, he remained influential and continued to be listed on Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List until his death. At the time of his passing, Berlusconi’s estimated net worth was $6.8 billion.
Berlusconi’s political career included founding the Forza Italia party in 1994 and serving as Italy’s prime minister on three separate occasions. He also had ownership interests in the AC Milan soccer team and AC Monza. Even after leaving office, Berlusconi remained actively involved in business and politics, retaining control of his business empire and serving as the leader of Forza Italia until his death.
Silvio Berlusconi’s legacy is marked by his lasting impact on Italian politics, media, and business. He was survived by his five children, Marina, Pier Silvio, Eleonora, Barbara, and Luigi, as well as his brother Paolo and 17 grandchildren.
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