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Founder of Mango Fashion Group Andic sobbed died on Saturday, December 14, after an “unexpected” accident. He was 71 years old.
Tony Ruizexecutive director of Mango, announced Andić’s death in a statement shares through the brand’s website.
“It is with deep regret that we announce the unexpected death of Isak Andic, our non-executive chairman and founder of Mango, in an accident that occurred this Saturday,” Ruiz wrote. “Isaac was an example for all of us. He dedicated his life to Mango, leaving an indelible mark thanks to his strategic vision, his inspirational leadership and his unwavering commitment to the values he himself instilled in our company.”
The statement added: “His legacy reflects the achievements of a business project marked by success, and also his human quality, his closeness and care and affection that he always had and at all times conveyed to the entire organization.” His departure leaves a huge void, but we are all, in a way, his legacy and a testament to his achievements.”
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Ruiz went on to note that the remaining members of the Mango team will “ensure that (the brand) continues to be a project that Isaac aspired to and would be proud of.”
“In these extremely difficult times, we share the family’s pain as if it were our own,” the note concluded.
Andić had fell to his death while walking in Barcelona, according to CNN. Local police said they received a report that a 71-year-old man had fallen down a ravine, more than 320 feet in the air, near the Colbato Caves in Salnitre. Law enforcement units were deployed to the area to recover the body, CNN reports. Police sources later told the publication that the body belonged to Andić.
Spanish officials also paid tribute to Andic’s death.
“All my affection and recognition for your great work and business vision, which turned this Spanish brand into a world reference in fashion,” the Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wrote.
Mango is one of the the biggest fashion retailers in Europe, with stores located in over 120 markets.
