Berezovsky, Early Russia Oligarch, Found Dead at U.K. Home

Boris Berezovsky, one of the first and best-known Russian oligarchs, who accumulated vast wealth and influence in post-communist Russia that he struggled in later years to retain, was found dead yesterday at his U.K. home. He was 67.

Tim Bell, Berezovsky’s former public-relations adviser, confirmed the death when contacted by telephone. Bell said he had spoken to Berezovsky’s lawyer.