Lego boss and close friend of Danish Queen Mary dies in skiing accident
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Lego boss and close friend of Danish Queen Mary dies in skiing accident
""I have received with great sadness the news of Michael Halbye's sudden death. Michael Halbye was a man who possessed a rare positive energy, extensive knowledge and a strong commitment to making a difference for those outside the community.""
""Our thoughts and care go to Michael's family and loved ones, who are now faced with having to process the unexpected loss of a man who in all facets of life has left a great and positive impression on those around him.""
Michael Halbye, 64, a respected member of Lego's parent company Kirkbi and a close friend of Denmark's Queen Mary, tragically died in a skiing accident in Verbier, Switzerland. He fell while skiing off-piste and succumbed to internal injuries after being airlifted to a hospital. The Queen expressed her sorrow, praising Halbye's positive energy and commitment to community service. As Vice Chairman of Kirkbi and a foundational member of the Queen’s Mary Foundation, he significantly contributed to anti-bullying efforts and mental health advocacy, leaving a lasting legacy despite his untimely passing.
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