Richard Lugner: Wife Simone publishes emotional post

Richard “Mörtel” Lugner, who became known as an Austrian property developer, died on August 12, 2024 at the age of 91. The entrepreneur became famous through his extravagant appearances and his turbulent love life.

His wife Simone “Bienchen” Lugner shared a touching message on Instagram. “You were the dream of my life. And when I saw you beaming at the sight of me, I knew that I was yours too. With love,” she wrote and put a black heart at the end of the post.

Richard and Simone Lugner wanted to get married again

The news of Lugner’s death came as a surprise. Just a few days before his death, the 91-year-old was still full of joie de vivre at his wife’s side. Simone posted on Instagram shortly before Lugner’s death and shared a final video of them together with her husband.

Richard Lugner and Simone Reiländer married in June 2024. She was his sixth wife, and the couple was very happy shortly before his death. Despite health problems, Lugner appeared in a good mood and full of joie de vivre in the last Instagram video. The two even planned a church ceremony in St. Stephen’s Cathedral in October 2024, which will now no longer take place.

Cathy and Christina also posted on Instagram

Two former wives of Richard Lugner, Cathy Lugner (“Spatzi”) and Christina Lugner (“Mausi”), also said goodbye on Instagram.

Cathy and Richard were married from 2014 to 2016, but their marriage ended in a public war of roses. Despite the past, Cathy said a touching goodbye: “RIP Richard Lugner. I will always be grateful to you for everything you taught me.”

Christina wrote on Instagram: “When I received the tragic news of your death this morning, I was in shock.” And continued: “Richard, you seemed immortal to me too.”