Sharon Stone mourns beloved mogul after an already heartbreaking week

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Sharon Stone is now mourning the loss of a leading figure in fashion and a person close to her heart.MORE: Sharon Stone opens up on heartbreaking Roe v Wade decision in moving wayThe star took to Instagram to pay tribute to Leonardo Del Vecchio, the Italian entrepreneur and billionaire who founded none other than iconic sunglass brand Ray-Ban.Taking to Instagram Stories to honor the mogul, the actress shared her reaction right as she received the unfortunate news.WATCH: Sharon stars in The Flight Attendant season twoMORE: Sharon Stone reveals she 'lost nine children' through devastating miscarriagesShe shared a screenshot from an article announcing Leonardo's death, and wrote: "It is with a heavy heart that I receive this news." The Basic Instinct actress of course maintained she was keeping his family in her heart, writing: "My respectful condolences to friends and family."Leonardo, who passed away at age 87, was born in 1935 in Milan, Italy.

He grew up in an orphanage in the midst of World War II, after his father died five months before he was born and his mother, once he was seven, pleaded with the orphanage to take care of him.

Sharon is good friends with the billionaire's son, Leonardo Maria del VecchioHe went on to build a $25.7 billion fortune through EssilorLuxottica, which owns not only Ray-Ban bit Oakley as well.MORE: Sharon Stone dons sheer nightgown in stunning throwback photoMORE: Sharon Stone pulls out all the stops with jaw-dropping rebellious red dress at Cannes Film FestivalSharon hasn't shied away from opening up to fans about the difficult week she's had, especially following the news that Roe v.