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Fincantieri Chairman, General Claudio Graziano, has died

Former Defence Chief of Staff was 70

Redazione Ansa

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 17 - General Claudio Graziano, the chairman of Italian State-controlled shipbuilder Fincantieri, has died at the age of 70, sources said on Monday.
    The cause of death of the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee and former Italian Defence Chief of Staff is not yet known.
    Graziano's wife had passed away recently.
    Fincantieri's share prices dropped by over 3%, taking it under the five-euros mark, after the news of Graziano's death came out.
    "The passing of General Claudio Graziano leaves me speechless," Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said via X.
    "He was a friend and was an extraordinary officer who brought honor to Italy, including in his European roles.
    "May a prayer accompany him on the journey to his wife". (ANSA).
   

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