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Harry Morton Dead - Pink Taco Founder & Businessman Dies at 38

Harry Morton Dead - Pink Taco Founder & Businessman Dies at 38

Harry Morton has died at the age of 38.

The businessman, known for founding Pink Taco in Los Angeles, was found unresponsive at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon (November 23), the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department confirmed on Sunday (November 24).

The police department is still investigating his death. He was reportedly found by a family member and pronounced dead by paramedics on the scene. No foul play is suspected.

“We are saddened by the passing of Harry Morton, the founder and former owner of Pink Taco. Harry was a visionary and restaurateur ahead of his time, and his contributions, both professionally to our brand and personally to those he worked with, were numerous. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends during this difficult time,” Pink Taco said in a statement.

He was the son of Hard Rock Cafe co-founder restaurateur Peter Morton and the grandson of Morton’s Steakhouse founder Arnie Morton.

More recently, he made headlines for purchasing the Elvis Presley estate in Beverly Hills for $25.5 million.

He previously dated Lindsay Lohan, and was linked to stars like Demi Moore, Britney Spears and Jennifer Aniston.

Lindsay‘s mother posted a tribute to Harry on Instagram.

Our thoughts are with Harry Morton‘s loved ones at this difficult time.

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