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91-year-old Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner has been reported dead.
According to reports making the rounds on Wednesday, August 14, Lugner passed away weeks after marrying his 42-year-old sixth wife, Simone Reiländer.
As reported by INDEPENDENT, the Austrian entrepreneur gave up the ghost at his villa in Vienna on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Lugner, renowned for his extravagant lifestyle, multiple marriages, and glamorous dates with A-list celebrities, died following several health issues, The Punch reported.
The construction tycoon and socialite, who became famous for paying the world’s VIPs to attend Vienna’s annual Opera Ball, passed away at his villa in Vienna on Monday.
Nicknamed “Mr. Concrete,” Lugner was well-known for his celebrity companions and was often seen partying with high-profile friends.
The billionaire reportedly paid six-figure sums to stars like Kim Kardashian, Geri Halliwell, and Paris Hilton to accompany him to the Opera Ball.
Simone, who was 49 years younger than Lugner, penned a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, as reported by MailOnline. She described him as “the dream of her life.”
Along with the tribute, Simone shared a painting of Richard on Instagram, just a few posts after detailing her wedding dress.
