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ASOS Co-Founder Quentin Griffiths Dies in Fall at 58

2/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Quentin Griffiths, co-founder of ASOS, died after falling from his 17th-floor Pattaya, Thailand, apartment on February 9, aged 58.
Police reported Griffiths was alone in his locked apartment, with no signs of foul play or break-ins.
An autopsy did not reveal any evidence of foul play, but the investigation is ongoing.
Griffiths co-founded ASOS in 2000 and helped it grow into a £3 billion global retailer.

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Historical Context

Founded in 2000 by Quentin Griffiths and others, ASOS transformed online retail, achieving a £3 billion valuation by 2023. Griffiths' innovative strategies paralleled the rise of e-commerce giants like Amazon. His recent death in Thailand raises critical discussions about mental health and safety among entrepreneurs, reflecting the pressures faced in the fast-paced global business environment.

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Story summary

Quentin Griffiths, co-founder of ASOS, died after falling from his 17th-floor Pattaya, Thailand, apartment on February 9, aged 58.
Police reported Griffiths was alone in his locked apartment, with no signs of foul play or break-ins.
An autopsy did not reveal any evidence of foul play, but the investigation is ongoing.
Griffiths co-founded ASOS in 2000 and helped it grow into a £3 billion global retailer.

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