(ANSA-AFP) - ROME, JUN 17 - General Claudio Graziano, the
chairman of Italian State-controlled shipbuilder Fincantieri,
has died at the age of 70 Suicide is among the possible causes
of death of the Chairman of the European Union Military
Committee and former Italian Defence Chief of Staff, sources
said on Monday 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. President Sergio Mattarella and Premier Giorgia Meloni both
voiced sadness at the general's death. "I express deep sorrow at
the news of the sudden passing of General Claudio Graziano,"
said Mattarella. "I remember him as a generous and loyal man of
the institutions, capable of always putting his competence and
professionalism at the service of the Republic, qualities
demonstrated in the important lead roles, both national and
international, he held during his long career" Meloni said she
was "shocked" by the news. "An upright servant of the State, who
throughout his life brought honour to the nation, the Armed
Forces and the institutions with dedication, competence and
professionalism, has left us," she said. Deputy Premier and
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said via X that "the passing of
General Claudio Graziano leaves me speechless. "He was a friend
and was an extraordinary officer who brought honor to Italy,
including in his European roles," Tajani said. "May a prayer
accompany him on the journey to his wife". (ANSA-AFP).
Fincantieri Chairman, General Claudio Graziano, dead
Former Defence Chief of Staff was 70