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Karl Wlaschek, World’s Third-Oldest Billionaire, Dies at 97
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Karl Wlaschek, a former barroom pianist whose ventures in discount retailing and real estate, combined with longevity, made him the world’s third-oldest billionaire and one of the richest Austrians, has died. He was 97.
He died unexpectedly on May 31, according to a statement from the Karl Wlaschek Foundation. His death occurred in Graz, Austria, the Austrian Press Agency said.