Controversial former Italian leader Silvio Berlusconi honored with state funeral amid debate over legacy

Berlusconi's state funeral was held in Milan's Duomo cathedral and drew thousands of mourners.
Berlusconi's ashes will be interred in a mausoleum he had built on the grounds of his villa.
The decision to hold a state funeral and day of national mourning for Berlusconi has been questioned due to his scandal-plagued political career and legacy.
Berlusconi served three times as Italy's prime minister and helped pave the way for populist politics in
Europe.
Opinions on Berlusconi's influence and legacy are divided in Italy.