91-year-old Austrian construction magnate and Vienna Opera Ball host Richard Lugner passed away on August 12th.

91-year-old billionaire Austrian construction magnate Richard Lugner, best known for hosting extravagant Vienna Opera Balls and building the Lugner City shopping center in Vienna, passed away on August 12th. He had recently been dealing with multiple health issues and was married to his sixth wife, Simone Reiländer, at the time of his death. Lugner left behind four children. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer paid tribute to Lugner, describing him as a successful entrepreneur and Austrian original.

August 12, 2024
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