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Silvio Berlusconi died on Monday June 12 at the age of 86. A state funeral will be held Wednesday in Milan for the Cavaliere. Adulated or decried, the former President of the Italian Council will have clearly marked the contemporary history of his country. Back on the journey of an atypical character.
It has accompanied the lives of Italians for more than 40 years. In turn, businessman, press boss, president of a football club then politician, in all areas, Silvio Berlusconi has held the highest positions, up to that of President of the Council, three times. Since Monday morning June 12, Italian televisions have been on special editions and on his channel, presenters are struggling to announce the news.
Prosecuted in nearly 40 cases
In the streets of Rome, the Italians blame the blow. “It touches me, for me he was a great boss. He gave work to many people in this country“, says a man. Although some do not forget the cases and the scandals. “He did a lot of good things for himself, to get rich. With him, Italy has especially become a bit ridiculous“, declares a woman. On the international scene, Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council, sometimes creates unease, not hesitating to make sweeping statements. Prosecuted in nearly 40 cases, for corruption, fraud , tax evasion, and more recently for sex crimes, Silvio Berlusconi was sentenced only once in 2013, to community service.