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Isak Andic, Founder of Spain’s Mango, Dies in Accident at 71

Along with his brother Nahman, Istanbul-born entrepreneur Isak Andic founded fast fashion brand Mango in 1972 and turned it into a global force.
izak Andic
Andic was a co-founder of fashion chain Mango. (Courtesy)

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Isak Andic, the founder of Spain’s Mango fashion chain, died Saturday following an accident. He was 71.

His death was announced in a statement by the company, where he was the non-executive chairman.

Andic died after falling down a ravine near the Salnitre caves close to Barcelona, according to El Pais newspaper, which cited judicial and business sources.

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