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General · 20 February 2026

Asos founder falls from 17th floor in Thailand

Asos founder falls from 17th floor in Thailand

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Quentin Griffiths has passed away aged 58 following a reported fatal accident in Thailand. The entrepreneur who helped launch fashion retailer Asos dropped from the 17th storey of an apartment complex. Local sources indicate the millionaire was discovered deceased after falling from the high-rise building. He established the well-known internet clothing business in 2000 and remained a wealthy figure.

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