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Angus Mitchell, co-owner of John Paul Mitchell Systems, has died. He was 53. He was the only child of hairstylist Paul Mitchell, the co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems. Angus Mitchell died of drowning at his home in Honolulu, according to initial reports.
Like his father, Angus Mitchell was a hairdresser. He was born in 1970 to Jolina Zandueta Wyrzykowski and Paul Mitchell, and was Paul’s only child until the haircare icon died of pancreatic cancer in 1989. Jolina was a successful fashion model. Angus would go on to follow in his mother’s footsteps, becoming a spokesperson and model for Mitch, a line of men’s haircare products under his father’s brand, John Paul Mitchell Systems. JPMS is believed to be the largest privately-held hair company in the world. It is ranked No. 21 in The Top 50.
John Paul DeJoria, co-founder and chairman of John Paul Mitchell Systems, confirmed Angus' sudden death in a social media tribute.
"It is with tremendous sadness that we mourn the sudden passing of Angus Mitchell. As a hairdresser and co-owner of JPMS, Angus had a deep love of family, community and the beauty industry," said DeJoria. "Angus was the son of late co-founder Paul Mitchell and was a beloved colleague and important part of our JPMS family. Angus had a huge heart that impacted countless people who crossed his path. We are grateful for the time we got with him, though it ended far too soon. During this shocking and difficult time, we kindly request privacy as we navigate this profound loss.”
Angus Mitchell is survived by his wife, Mara, and a son, Dylan, from a previous marriage. His previous two marriages ended in divorce.
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Like his father, Angus Mitchell was a hairdresser. He was born in 1970 to Jolina Zandueta Wyrzykowski and Paul Mitchell, and was Paul’s only child until the haircare icon died of pancreatic cancer in 1989. Jolina was a successful fashion model. Angus would go on to follow in his mother’s footsteps, becoming a spokesperson and model for Mitch, a line of men’s haircare products under his father’s brand, John Paul Mitchell Systems. JPMS is believed to be the largest privately-held hair company in the world. It is ranked No. 21 in The Top 50.
John Paul DeJoria, co-founder and chairman of John Paul Mitchell Systems, confirmed Angus' sudden death in a social media tribute.
"It is with tremendous sadness that we mourn the sudden passing of Angus Mitchell. As a hairdresser and co-owner of JPMS, Angus had a deep love of family, community and the beauty industry," said DeJoria. "Angus was the son of late co-founder Paul Mitchell and was a beloved colleague and important part of our JPMS family. Angus had a huge heart that impacted countless people who crossed his path. We are grateful for the time we got with him, though it ended far too soon. During this shocking and difficult time, we kindly request privacy as we navigate this profound loss.”
Angus Mitchell is survived by his wife, Mara, and a son, Dylan, from a previous marriage. His previous two marriages ended in divorce.
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