The Latest Breaking News from Silvio Berlusconi

The death of the media tycoon and politician leaves a ‘huge void’ – as well as a mixed legacy

The ex-Italian prime minister’s career was beset with scandal but his vitality and humour won many over

In today’s Football Daily: Jack Grealish’s long weekend, City fans’ long journey home and farewell Silvio Berlusconi

To admirers, the three-time premier was a capable and charismatic statesman who sought to elevate Italy. To critics, he was a populist who threatened to undermine democracy by wielding political power as a tool to enrich himself.

Berlusconi, 86, died at a Milan hospital after suffering from leukaemia and developing a lung infection.

‘Don Silvio’ helped Arrigo Sacchi build a dynasty at Milan, which in turn created a launch pad for his wider ambitions

Adored, scorned, impossible to ignore in life, Silvio Berlusconi in death drew tributes even from critics, and ever more lush praise from admirers, including Russian President Vladimir Putin

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, a billionaire businessman who dominated Italy's political landscape for decades, died on Monday aged 86, drawing tributes from leaders across the world. Italy has declared Wednesday a national day of mourning for Berlusconi, when a state funeral will be held for him in Milan’s…

Italy’s longest-serving premier and media mogul Silvio Berlusconi has died aged 86.

The politician and media tycoon has been the subject of a fair share of controversy over the decades

Italian PM needs a stable Forza Italia but without its longtime leader there are questions over its survival