Francesca Tardioli: Italy's ambassador to Australia dies after falling from home balcony

The Italian ambassador to Australia has died after falling from a balcony whereas on vacation in her hometown.

Francesca Tardioli died in her Foligno home on Saturday night, the place she had been alone on the time.

A member of the family had alerted the authorities however emergency providers had been unable to revive her. Police are actually investigating the incident.

"With infinite disappointment, we mourn the passing of Francesca Tardioli, Ambassador of Italy in Canberra, and be part of within the grief of her family members," the Italian overseas ministry wrote on Twitter.

"We are going to keep in mind her with affection for her admirable skilled and human qualities: a fantastic diplomat and servant of the State."

The mayor of Foligno, Stefano Zuccarini, additionally described Tardioli as an "illustrious fellow" and stated he was crammed with "sorrow and deep emotion" on the "tragic information".

Tardioli had been ambassador to Australia since September 2019 and had been on account of return to Oceania within the close to future.

The 56-year-old had additionally served as Italy's ambassador to Albania and Saudi Arabia, after becoming a member of the Italian Nationwide Diplomatic Service in 1991.

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