Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi dies aged 86

One of Italy's most flamboyant politicians, media tycoon's career was tainted by sex scandals and allegations of corruption

Silvio Berlusconi gestures during a rally in Rome last year. Picture: Filippo Monterforte/AFP via Getty Images

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died.

The 86-year-old senator and leader of the Forza Italia party was brought to hospital on Friday.