Romanian former president Ion Iliescu, who presided over the eastern European country's chaotic transition from communism to democracy, died on Tuesday aged 95, the government said, APA reports citing Barron's.
"It is with deep regret that the government announces the passing of the former President of Romania, Mr. Ion Iliescu," said the statement published online.
The government extended its condolences to Iliescu's "family and all those close to him".
It added that details of his state funeral would be communicated in the coming days.
Iliescu was hospitalised for lung cancer in early June. Last week the Bucharest hospital where he was receiving treatment said his general condition was "critical".
The influential politician was last seen in public in 2017 when he was questioned by prosecutors.
