George Arzeno Brugal RIP

[NewsWhore]

The president of Brugal & Co., George Arzeno Brugal passed away today. At the time of his death, he was in Tampa, Florida, according to a report in the online version of Listin Diario. Company spokesman Luis Concepcion is reported to have confirmed the news of his death, saying that his children were with him during his final moments. The spokesman said that Arzeno Brugal had not been sick, " he was here on Wednesday and then left for Florida," he said. Luis Concepcion said he had no details of when the body would be returned to the DR. George Arzeno Brugal was also president of the Brugal Foundation that for over a decade has made major grants to non-profit institutions, under the "Brugal Cree en su Gente" program. Last year Brugal & Co was purchased by leading Scottish premium spirits company the Edrington Group.

More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#10)