Silvio Berlusconi: Former Italian prime minister dies

Former Italian premier Sivio Berlusconi. File photo

Ex premier Silvio Berlusconi died at Milan’s San Raffaele hospital on Monday aged 86, sources close to the family have said.

Silvio Berlusconi led Italy three times from 1994-1995, 2001-2006 and 2008-2011.

He stepped down as prime minister for the last time in 2011

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