Umberto Bossi, the influential founder of Italy's Northern League political party, has passed away at the age of 84.

A profile of Umberto Bossi, founder of the Northern League, highlights his role in Italian politics, particularly how he made territorial issues central and eventually integrated into the system he once opposed.

Umberto Bossi, the charismatic founder of Italy's separatist Northern League party, has died at the age of 84, with his funeral scheduled to take place on Sunday in Pontida.

Umberto Bossi, the influential founder of Italy's Northern League political party, has passed away at the age of 84, marking the end of an era in Italian politics.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Premier Giorgia Meloni have led tributes to Umberto Bossi, the founder of the Northern League party, who passed away at 84. His funeral is set for Sunday in Pontida, the party's spiritual home, with Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini also hailing his legacy.

Umberto Bossi, the charismatic and fiery founder of Italy's separatist Northern League party, known for advocating secession and railing against migrants, has died at the age of 84.

President Sergio Mattarella, Premier Giorgia Meloni, and Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini have led tributes to Umberto Bossi, the firebrand founder of the Northern League party, who passed away at the age of 84.