ASOS Co-founder ASOS (retailer) Dies in Thailand
Analysis based on 23 articles · First reported Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated Feb 20, 2026
The death of ASOS (retailer), a co-founder of ASOS, is unlikely to have a significant direct impact on ASOS's stock price, given his departure from the company in 2005. However, the ongoing legal disputes he was involved in, particularly with BDO Global, could bring some minor negative attention to the accounting firm.
ASOS (retailer), the 58-year-old co-founder of online fashion retailer ASOS, was found dead in Pattaya, Thailand, after reportedly falling from his 17th-floor apartment. Thai police are investigating the circumstances, with initial reports suggesting suicide, though foul play has not been entirely ruled out pending forensic examinations. At the time of his death, Griffiths was embroiled in several legal and financial disputes. He was facing accusations from his Thai ex-wife of misappropriating £500,000 from a jointly run company and forging documents. He had also initiated legal action against his former accountants, BDO Global, alleging that their advice led to over £4 million in additional tax liabilities related to share sales from ASOS and George Achica. ASOS issued a statement expressing sadness and acknowledging Griffiths' significant contribution to the company's early success.
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