Silvio Berlusconi: Former Italian prime minister dies aged 86

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died aged 86, Italian media reported on Monday 12 June. The media tycoon, who led three Italian governments between 1994 and 2011, had been suffering from leukaemia for some time. His last few years as Italy’s prime minister were marred by allegations of corruption and tales of “bunga bunga” sex parties at his lavish villa outside Milan. Berlusconi died at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan, according to reports. He had been discharged last month after being treated for over six weeks for a lung infection linked to chronic leukaemia. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: