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Estée Lauder Mourns Untimely Death of Executive Kendal Ascher

‘He was a fearless advocate for his teams, a generous mentor, a lover of beauty and luxury,’ officials said.

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By: Lianna Albrizio

Associate Editor

Kendal Ascher, senior vice president of the luxury portfolio and general manager at The Estée Lauder Companies, has died. According to The Daily Mail, Ascher reportedly died in his husband William Howe’s arms in the early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 25 after feeling light-headed. He reportedly fell limp on their way to the bedroom of their New York City home and died “within seconds.” “We are heartbroken by the loss of Kendal,” said Tara Simon, president, The Americas, The Estée L...

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