The co-founder ofAsoshas died in a fall from the 17th floor of a tower block inThailand. Retail tycoon Quentin Griffiths. 58, plummeted to his death from the balcony of his condo in Pattaya.
A source said to be close to the family described what happened as a "real mystery". Thai police have not ruled out foul play. Detectives reportedly didn't find signs of a disturbance at the multi-millionaire's home. The emergency services are said to have found Mr Griffiths' body on the ground below his balcony. News of the entrepreneur's death, first reported byThe Sun, comes after Mr Griffiths was embroiled in a fierce row with his ex-wife.
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The same publication reports that she had accused him of stealing £500,000 from the company.
Mr Griffiths denied the allegation and was released after questioning by the police.
Asos, which stands for As Seen on Screen, grew from a start-up in north London into one of Britain's biggest online fashion retailers.
It was founded by Mr Griffiths, Nick Robertson and Andrew Regan, who in 2000 pumped £2.3million worth of seed capital into the start-up.
The company's own-label designs were worn by former US First Lady Michelle Obama and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
Mr Griffiths stepped down as marketing director after four years and later made £15m in share sales, according to theDaily Mail.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
