Turin, Jan 25: Gianni Agnelli, one of Italy’s most powerful businessmen who turned the family car company Fiat into a global industrial giant, has died aged 81, his family said on Friday. Agnelli, Fiat’s honorary chairman, had been suffering ill health and last year went to the US for treatment for prostate cancer.
Agnelli, Fiat’s honorary chairman, had been suffering ill health and last year went to the US for treatment for prostate cancer.
His death came as members of the Agnelli clan gathered for a meeting at which they planned to discuss the worst crisis in their century-old stewardship of a company whose cars were a symbol of Italy’s post-war industrial miracle.
Members of the family held only a brief meeting on Friday morning following the announcement of the death of one of the country’s most respected figures.
Agnelli, Fiat’s honorary chairman, had been suffering ill health and last year went to the US for treatment for prostate cancer.

His death came as members of the Agnelli clan gathered for a meeting at which they planned to discuss the worst crisis in their century-old stewardship of a company whose cars were a symbol of Italy’s post-war industrial miracle.
Members of the family held only a brief meeting on Friday morning following the announcement of the death of one of the country’s most respected figures. Bureau Report