Richard Lugner's whirlwind romance ends in heartbreak: Billionaire dies at 91

Richard Lugner, the Austrian entrepreneur known for hosting celebrities at the Vienna Opera Ball, has passed away.
Pop Culture & Art | August 13, 2024

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Austrian entrepreneur and billionaire Richard Lugner, renowned for his lavish hosting of celebrities at the Vienna Opera Ball, has passed away at the age of 91.   

Lugner, who entertained iconic figures like Kim Kardashian, Jane Fonda, Pamela Anderson, and Goldie Hawn at the prestigious event, died on Monday at his villa in Vienna, per Agence France-Presse. He had been battling health issues and recently underwent surgery.  
 



US actress Jane Fonda poses with her host Austrian entrepreneur Richard "Moertel" Lugner during a press conference at Lugner Cinema on the eve of the annual Vienna Opera Ball on February 15, 2023 in Vienna, Austria.

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