Death Summary: Antonio Gava died of an undisclosed illness in Rome. It was commonly known that he had been ill for quite some time.

Who was Antonio Gava: Gava was an Italian politician and a member of the Christian Democracy (DC). Gava was one of the leading power brokers for the Christian Democratic Party for over 25 years, from 1968 – 1993.

In 1994 Gava was arrested with ties to the Camorra, the Neapolitan crime organization. He was accused of trading services for votes.

After 13 years of trying to clear his name, Gava was finally acquitted.

Categories: Politics.