The Legacy of Italy's Berlusconi: A Tribute to a Controversial Leader.
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Supporters of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi gathered outside his villa near Milan to honour the billionaire who dominated Italy's politics, business and soccer world for nearly three decades. Berlusconi died on Monday aged 86, leaving behind a legacy as a highly divisive figure who set the mould for other businessmen-turned-politicians like former U.S. President Donald Trump. Italy is preparing a state funeral on Wednesday at Milan's cathedral, which is likely to attract tens of thousands of people. Berlusconi's death risks imploding his Forza Italia party, with Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party standing to gain politically.
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