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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Lorenzo Tondo and agencies

Italy’s ambassador to Australia dies in fall from balcony in home town

Francesca Tardioli
Francesca Tardioli was described as one of ‘Italy’s greatest gifts to Australia’ by Australia’s ambassador to Italy. Photograph: Supplied

The Italian ambassador to Australia has died after falling from a balcony in her home town in Foligno in the Umbria region.

According to reports, Ambassador Francesca Tardioli, 56, was found dead outside her house after apparently falling from the third floor. The incident is being investigated by the police in Italy.

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