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Heartfelt testimonies from Berlusconi's fans, with many shedding tears outside his home in Arcore

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Despite the thick rain, fans, and supporters of Silvio Berlusconi gathered outside Villa San Martino, Silvio Berlusconi's home in Arcore, Italian Province of Monza, the day after his death.

The footage features images of people laying flowers and leaving heartfelt messages. One poster reads: "Thank you for the enthusiasm that you have given us". Another card says: "Thank you, Silvio".

The video also shows AC Milan scarves along with Forza Italia flags laid outside the former prime minister's home.

"There will never be someone like him again in the world", says a crying woman. "We were very lucky to have him for many years. Unfortunately, he is not with us anymore. I hope that he'll be looking at us from up there and that he'll always guide us. We are his people", she adds while shedding a tear. (00.00 - 0.21)

Another man explains why he decided to travel to the North. "We come from Bari province, Puglia region. We left last night at 1 am to be here and pay homage to President Berlusconi, and to bring the greetings from the Forza Italia's young community". (0.38- 0.49)

At time-code 0.53, the videomaker asks what Berlusconi meant to them.

"Silvio Berlusconi was and will continue to be a main pillar for his commitment in politics and for his commitment from a human and professional point of view", (0.54 - 1.09)

"He will be a mentor for all young people, for sure!", another woman says. (1.10 - 1.12)

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