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Founder of Spain's Mango clothing chain dies in accident

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December 14, 2024

Isak Andic, the founder of Spanish clothing retailer Mango, one of Europe's largest fashion groups, with nearly 2,800 stores worldwide, died Saturday in an accident, the company said.

While the company did not provide further details, Spanish media reports said the 71-year-old died after falling while hiking with several members of his family near Barcelona.

"It is with deep regret that we announce the unexpected death of Isak Andic, our non-executive chairman and founder of Mango," the Barcelona-based company's CEO, Toni Ruiz, said in a statement.