Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Passes Away at 86

Former longtime AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi,three times served as Italy prime minister

Berlusconi bought the Rossoneri in 1986 and helped the club to a hugely successful period that included five Champions League titles, eight Serie A titles and the Coppa Italia.

Berlusconi helped AC Milan win five Champions League titles.

Berlusconi helped AC Milan win eight Serie A titles.

Berlusconi also helped AC Milan win the Coppa Italia five times, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup twice, the UEFA Super Cup five times, and the FIFA Club World Cup three times.

Berlusconi was Italy prime minister during 1994-5, 2001-6 and 2008-11, had been suffering from leukaemia and recently developed a lung infection.

Milan said in a statement: "Deeply saddened, AC Milan grieves the passing of the unforgettable Silvio Berlusconi and wishes to reach out to the family, associates, and most cherished friends to share our sympathies.

He was Italy's longest-serving leader since World War II amid numerous scandals over his personal life and allegations of corruption.

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