European Parliament President David Sassoli has died, his spokesperson Roberto Cuillo said in a tweet on Tuesday.
Sassoli, 65, passed away at 1:15 am on Tuesday in Italy, where he was hospitalised, Cuillo added.
Sassoli has been hospitalised in Italy since December 26 due to a "serious complication" related to his immune system, his office had said on Monday.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced
Russian strikes kill 26, exposing Ukraine air-defence shortages
Clashes escalate at Sri Lanka prison to leave 25 dead, many more injured
Six killed in India's Mumbai as rains wreak havoc, disrupt travel
Wildfire in southern France forces 10,000 people from their homes