Quentin Griffiths

Quentin Griffiths, a 58-year-old British national and co-founder of the online fast-fashion retailer Asos, has died in Pattaya, Thailand. He is newsworthy due to the circumstances surrounding his death, specifically a fall from a high-rise apartment building. According to reports, Thai police were called to the scene on February 9th after Griffiths was found dead on the ground near an 17 or 18-story condominium in the eastern seaside city. The incident is currently under investigation by Thai authorities. Griffiths' death is significant because of his role in establishing Asos, a major player in the online fashion industry, and the attention it draws to the circumstances of his passing.