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Indonesian magnate and owner of Serie A side Como dies aged 86

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One of the world's wealthiest individuals has passed away at age eighty-six, leaving behind a legacy as an influential patron who helped transform Italian football through his ownership stake in ASComo Calcio alongside brother Robert Budi Hartono.

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    Michael Bambang Hartono has died at the age of 86.
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    He was a co-owner and one of the wealthiest individuals in Indonesia, having passed away on Thursday (March 19).
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    Hartono owned Como Calcio alongside his brother Robert Budi; he had previously been married to Indonesian actress Ratna Sasanti.
[Mar 20] The club announced Hartono's death and stated they are 'deeply saddened' by the loss, noting that under his leadership Como entered a new chapter in their history. (Source: Excerpt from Mar 19 article)
[Mar 20] Hartono died on Thursday at age 86 and was one of the richest people globally, having been married to Ratna Sasanti for over three decades. (Source: Various Mar 19 headlines)