Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner, 91, passed away on August 12, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and romance. Two months prior, he married his sixth wife, Simone Reiländer, 42, in a beautiful Vienna City Hall ceremony.
A Life of Achievement
Lugner’s accomplishments include opening Lugner City, Austria’s seventh-largest shopping center, and building the Vienna Islamic Centre, the country’s first and largest mosque. He also brought international stars to Vienna’s Opera Ball, making headlines worldwide.
A Tribute to a Beloved Leader
Lugner City’s Facebook page announced his passing, saying, “Our Engineer Richard Lugner, our mortar and above all our beloved boss, has unfortunately left us today… The grief is indescribably great, but we want to reflect on all the beautiful and great times together.”
A Life of Love
Lugner’s final months were filled with love, marrying Simone Reiländer, who described him as “the dream of her life.” He had previously been married five times and had four children.
A Legacy Lives On
Lugner’s impact on Austria and the business world will not be forgotten. His entrepreneurial spirit and love for life will continue to inspire those who knew him. Rest in peace, Richard Lugner.