Angus Mitchell, the son of renowned hairstylist Paul Mitchell, passed away at age 53. Tragically, reports suggest that Angus died on Wednesday, with indications pointing to a possible drowning incident in the pool at his residence in Honolulu, as disclosed by law enforcement sources to TMZ.
Who is Paul Mitchell?
Paul Mitchell, born John Paul DeJoria in 1944, was an American entrepreneur who co-founded John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS) in 1980, introducing the renowned “Paul Mitchell” hair care line. Known for ethical and environmentally friendly products, Mitchell passed away in 1989. JPMS remains a prominent force in the hair care industry, carrying on Mitchell’s legacy of sustainability and success.
Who is Angus Mitchell?
Angus Mitchell, the co-owner of John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS), assumed ownership of the company and its affiliated schools following his father’s passing from pancreatic cancer in 1989. Co-founded by his father in 1980, Angus inherited Paul Mitchell’s share of JPMS.
While formally educated in hairstyling, Angus acknowledged that much of his expertise derived from his father. He honed his skills in Hawaii before establishing the Angus Mitchell Salon in Beverly Hills in 2010. In addition to representing JPMS globally, Angus carved out a niche for himself as an educator, model, and spokesperson for MITCH—a men’s line within the JPMS brand.
Angus Mitchell Career
In addition to representing JPMS globally, Angus carved out a niche for himself as an educator, model, and spokesperson for MITCH—a men’s line within the JPMS brand. He had hairstyling ingrained in his heritage, acknowledging that the career path he embraced was among the more challenging choices. Despite the difficulties, he achieved notable success, earning multiple accolades, such as being recognized as Be magazine’s #1 Platform Artist. His accomplishments also included having a day named after him in Beverly Hills and securing three awards on behalf of the Alternative Hair Show, a fundraising initiative for leukaemia research.
Angus Mitchell Relationships
In 2010, Angus Mitchell tied the knot with Michelle Raab on the island. Following that, he entered into two more marriages – first with Sian, with whom he has an 8-year-old son named Dylan, and currently with his wife, Mara.
How Angus Mitchell Died?
He reportedly passed away on Wednesday, with indications pointing to a possible drowning incident in the pool at his Honolulu residence. Authorities responded to a call around 6 a.m. reporting a drowning, and Angus was pronounced dead at the scene. As of now, an official cause of death has not been disclosed. He spent Tuesday night at his home with friends, sharing a video of himself enjoying Hawaiian music with others.
Cause Of His Death
While it is clear that he died of drowning, the authorities have yet to divulge the exact circumstances of his death. We are awaiting an official statement about his death. Condolences started to pour in as soon as the news of his demise spread.
Also read: