EXAMEN 2 2025
Founder of Mango dies in cave accident
El fundador de Mango muere en accidente en una cueva
Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of fashion chain Mango, died in an accident on Saturday while exploring caves near Barcelona.
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Spanish media reported the 71-year-old businessman fell down a 150-metre precipice and died as a result while hiking in an area of the Montserrat mountains known for its deep caves.
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Andic was with his son and other family members when he fell, according to the El País newspaper, provoking a large emergency response.
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Police were called at around 13:00 local time, and a helicopter and a specialized mountain unit were sent to the scene.
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The Turkish businessman founded Mango with the help of his brother, Nahman, in Barcelona in 1984, and the chain now operates almost 3,000 outlets in 120 countries.
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The brand's popularity in the UK was mainly boosted in 2011, when British model Kate Moss was announced as the face of Mango.
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The company, together with Zara, is one of the most competitive brands in the United Kingdom today.
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Mango CEO Toni Ruiz said: "His departure leaves a huge void but all of us are, in some way, his legacy and the testimony of his achievements.
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It is up to us, and this is the best tribute we can make to Isak.
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We must ensure that Mango continues to be the project that Isak aspired to and of which he would feel proud."
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Similarly, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed Andic died in an accident.
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"All my love and recognition for your great work and business vision, which has turned this Spanish firm into a world leader in fashion," Sánchez said.