The sixth wife of Austrian construction billionaire Richard Lugner has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband on social media.
The businessman passed away on Monday, August 12, at his villa in Vienna, Austria.
At the age of 91, Lugner died just two months after marrying 42-year-old actor Simone Reiländer.
The couple had tied the knot on June 1 at Vienna City Hall.
Previously, Lugner was married to Christine Gmeiner, Cornelia Laufersweiler, Susanne Dietrich, Christina Lugner, and Playboy model Cathy Schmitz. He is survived by four children from his earlier marriages.
According to The US Sun, the entrepreneur had been battling several health issues in recent months, including two hospital admissions in July due to back pain and a ruptured heart valve.
Following his death, Reiländer expressed her sorrow on Instagram.
She posted a painted portrait of Lugner on Tuesday, August 13.
Her caption read: “You were the dream of my life. And when I saw you beaming at the sight of me, I knew that I was yours too. With love.”
Others also paid tribute to the late businessman on social media.
Lugner’s shopping center, Lugner City, posted on Facebook: [Translation] “Our Engineer Richard Lugner, our mortar and above all our beloved boss has unfortunately left us today.
“We can hardly put into words the pain we feel. The grief is indescribably great, but we want to reflect on all the beautiful and great times together. With a laughing and a crying eye we say goodbye to the great Richard Lugner, in our hearts he will stay forever!”
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer shared a photograph on Twitter featuring himself, Lugner, and Priscilla Presley, who was Lugner’s guest at the Vienna Opera Ball.
He wrote: [Translation] “Richard Lugner was a successful entrepreneur and a dazzling personality. An Austrian original who never lost his way. May he rest in peace!”
First Vienna FC also tweeted: [Translation] “In memory of Richard Lugner. It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to Richard Lugner, our long-time partner and friend. His support was one of the building blocks for Vienna’s comeback. Our thoughts are with his family. Thank you for everything.”
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