What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leader of Italy no longer with us provided with inspiration (5)" mean?

The definition is "provided with inspiration". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (synonym="taly") + DEAD (synonym="DEAD") = IDEAD; definition: "provided with inspiration" The answer is IDEAD.

Leader of Italy no longer with us provided with inspiration (5)

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