The billionaire founder of the fashion giant Mango died tragically after suffering a terrible fall from a mountain.
Isak Andic, one of Spain’s richest men, has reportedly been found dead after slipping and falling nearly 500 feet down a cliff on a family vacation in Catalonia.
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Billionaire businessman Isak Andić died tragically in CataloniaCredit: AFP
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Andić at the presentation of the Mango collection in 2011. Credit: Getty
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This 71-year-old was a billionaire, the founder of the fashion giant MangoCredit: Rex
It is believed that the 71-year-old son, Jonathan, first called 911 about the fatal fall after trying to save his father.
Andić was visiting the Collbato caves in the heart of the magical Montserrat mountain, not far from Barcelona, when the tragedy happened around noon today.
Jonathan, 43, told Spanish officers he heard rocks and sand falling behind him before noticing his father fall down a steep gorge.
When a large team of rescuers – including helicopter units – arrived at the scene, they said there was nothing they could do to save Andić.
His body was later found around 3:30 p.m.
Officials then transferred him to the Institute of Legal and Forensic Medicine of Catalonia for an autopsy.
Various other members of his family were also on the way, according to El Pais newspaper.
Catalan President Salvador Illa paid tribute to Andic on X shortly after Mango confirmed his death.
Illa said: “Devastated by the loss of Isak Andic, a dedicated businessman who, with his leadership, contributed to making Catalonia great and projecting it to the world.
“He leaves an indelible mark on the Catalan and global fashion sector. My condolences and those of the entire Government to the family, friends and Mango’s team.”
The leader of the Spanish opposition People’s Party, Alberto Nunez Feijoo, added: “I regret the death of Isak Andić, the founder of Mango, who is a benchmark in the textile and fashion sector at the international level.
“My sincere condolences to his family, friends and all employees of the company.”
Andić, born in Turkey, together with his brother Nahman founded the high street fashion chain Mango in 1984.
Over the past four decades, the company has grown into a household name and now has over 2,700 stores in 110 countries.
They also have over 14,000 employees.
The UK currently has 45 Mango stores on dozens of high streets.
Earlier this year, Mango announced it was teaming up with Spice Girl-turned-business mogul Victoria Beckham for a new collection to mark its 40th anniversary.
Forbes recently estimated Andic’s net worth at £3.5 billion – making him the richest man in Catalonia and one of the richest men in Spain.
He was knighted by France for his contribution to the country in 2018.
Andić had three children, including Jonathan, and several grandchildren.
Jonathan – who works at Mango – is now expected to take over the job.
Mango’s statement about the tragic death
MANGO CEO Tony Ruiz said today: “It is with deep regret that we announce the unexpected death of Isak Andić, our non-executive chairman and founder of Mango, in an accident this Saturday.
“Isaak was an example for all of us. He dedicated his life to Mango, leaving an indelible mark thanks to his strategic vision, inspired leadership and unwavering commitment to the values he himself instilled in our company.
“His legacy reflects the achievements of a business project marked by success, but also by his human quality, his closeness, and the care and affection he always had and at all times transferred to the entire organization.
“His departure leaves a great void, but we are all, in a way, his legacy and testimony to his achievements.
“It is up to us, and this is the best tribute that we can pay Isak and that we will fulfill, that Mango continues to be the project that Isak aspired to and that he will be proud of.
“In these extremely difficult times, we share the family’s pain as if it were our own.”
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Andić with model Kate Moss at the Mango event Credit: Getty
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It was said that Andić was one of the richest people in Spain. Credit: Getty
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Billionaire with his wife Credit: Getty
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