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Lego Executive Michael Halbye Dies in Skiing Accident

4/15/2025

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Michael Halbye, 64, a respected Lego executive and close friend of Denmark's royal family, tragically lost his life in a skiing accident in Verbier, Switzerland, on April 12. As Deputy Chairman of Kirkbi, he expertly managed the Lego family's wealth. Queen Mary expressed her sorrow, honoring him as a "valued colleague and loyal friend."

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Michael Halbye, 64, a respected Lego executive and close friend of Denmark's royal family, tragically lost his life in a skiing accident in Verbier, Switzerland, on April 12. As Deputy Chairman of Kirkbi, he expertly managed the Lego family's wealth. Queen Mary expressed her sorrow, honoring him as a "valued colleague and loyal friend."