CAUSE OF DEATH: Former AC Milan owner, Silvio Berlusconi has passed away aged 86

Former AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has passed away aged 86.

The billionaire businessman created Italy’s largest media company before transforming the country’s political landscape – while fending off multiple legal and sex scandals. His spokesman confirmed his death this morning.

He had suffered from leukemia “for some time” and had recently contracted pneumonia. He was admitted to Milan’s San Raffaele Hospital on Friday for what aides said were pre-scheduled tests related to his leukaemia.

Berlusconi’s Forza Italia party is part of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition, and while he played no role in the government himself, his death is likely to destabilize Italian politics in the coming months. 

Real Madrid Official Statement: Death of Silvio Berlusconi

Real Madrid C. F., it’s President and it’s Board of Directors deeply regret the death of Silvio Berlusconi, legendary president of AC Milan between 1986 and 2017 and current president of AC Monza.

Real Madrid wants to express its condolences to its family and loved ones, and to Italian football fans, especially those of AC Milan and AC Monza.

During its presidency, AC Milan experienced one of the most successful periods in its history, with the conquest of 5 European Cups, 3 Club World Cups, 5 European Super Cups, 8 Serie A titles, 1 Italian Cup and 7 Italian Super Cups.

Silvio Berlusconi, who died at the age of 86, was Prime Minister of Italy between 1994 and 1995, between 2001 and 2006 and between 2008 and 2011.