ROME: Italy's second-richest man, eyewear magnate Leonardo del Vecchio, has died at age 87 after building an optical empire that saw him buy up major brands such as Ray-Ban, Persol and Oakley.

Del Vecchio built from scratch an international company that helped turn eyeglasses into a coveted — and expensive — fashion accessory.

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