Silvio Berlusconi, Italy’s former prime minister, has died at the age of 86

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has died at the age of 86.

Life and career: Berlusconi was known for his flamboyant lifestyle, media empire, and multiple terms as Italy’s prime minister, beginning in 1994.
* Starting with a 1970s game show, his media empire grew to include television networks, newspapers, and a top soccer team.
* Berlusconi entered politics in the early 1990s, with his rags-to-riches story appealing to many Italians.

Controversy and legal troubles: Berlusconi faced numerous legal issues throughout his career, linked to false testimony, corruption trials, and ties to the Sicilian Mafia.
* As prime minister, he controlled both his own private TV networks and state-run broadcasting without any conflict-of-interest legislation in place.

Comeback and recent years: Despite his legal issues and being ousted from parliament in 2014, Berlusconi was elected to the European Parliament in 2019 and returned to Italian politics with a Senate seat in 2022.

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