Vienna. Famous Austrian businessman Richard Lugner, who died at the age of 91, was a billionaire as well as a playboy. He had married six times in his life and his name was associated with many famous celebrities including Kim Kardashian. Richard had married for the sixth time just about two months ago. Richard was declared dead at his villa in Dobling, Vienna. He was ill for some time and was admitted to the hospital many times.
Before opening his first mall Lugner City in Vienna in 1990, Richard Lugner was known as a big player in the construction business. After this, he became the king of the mall world. According to a report, Lugner married 42-year-old Simone Relander, who is 49 years younger than him, two months ago in June. He was fine at the time of marriage but after this he started complaining of back pain and fatigue. When his health deteriorated, the Medical Emergency Service reached his villa on Monday but the doctors could not save him and Richard said goodbye to the world.
Richard was famous for having six marriages and leading a colourful life, as well as dating high-profile celebrities. Research has shown that he dated Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton, and he paid a lot of money for it. He also attracted attention by partying at the annual Vienna Opera Ball with former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and supermodel Grace Jones.
Richard Lugner had made it clear last week that Simone would be the sole boss of his business empire. Lugner had already made arrangements for his funeral. He had also ordered a tombstone for himself. Giving information about this, Richard had said that I want to organize everything so that my successors know what to do. Richard Lugner has four children. Richard also tried to enter politics but he was not successful.