Former Italian Prime Minister Ciriaco Luigi De Mita died at the age of 94 at his home in the Italian city of Nusco.

Axar.az reports the statement came from Nusco Mayor Walter Vigilante.

He said that in February, a well-known Italian politician underwent a serious operation due to a hip fracture.

De Mita was born on February 2, 1928, in Nusco. His entire political career was associated with the Christian Democratic Party. In political circles, he was sometimes called the "godfather" of the Christian Democratic Party. He has repeatedly served in various positions in the Italian government.