Italy is thrown into mourning after the Italian ambassador to Australia fell to her death from a balcony in the town of Forigno, north of Rome.
Diplomat Francesca Tardioli was found dead outside a house in Foligno, north of Rome on Sunday, Italian media has reported.
Local authorities are investigating her death.
The Italian ambassador to Australia, Francesca Tardioli, 56, has been found dead in her hometown, north of Rome.
Italian media reports she lost her balance while looking over a balcony.
Australia’s ambassador to Italy, Margaret Twomey, paid tribute to Ms. Tardioli on social media and mourned her loss.
“Heartbreaking news on the passing of Ambassador Francesca Tardioli. Dear friend. Brilliant colleague. Greatly respected diplomat,” she tweeted.
Ms. Tardioli was a great asset for Australia, Ms. Twomey said.
On behalf of the Australian Labor Party we send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Ambassador Francesca Tardioli.
She will be greatly missed. https://t.co/c5Y8bkhHTX
— Senator Penny Wong (@SenatorWong) February 21, 2022
The Italian embassy also tweeted about the death of Ms. Tardioli, describing her as “an exquisite person, professional model, and promoter of human rights”.
She had held the position of the Italian ambassador to Canberra since 2019.
May her soul rest in peace, Amen.
