Founder of Dezeen Marcus Fairs died at the age of 54. What Happened To Dezeen Founder? Scroll down to unveil facts on the death of the journalist and founder.
Marcus Fairs is a renowned Journalist, entrepreneur, and founder of the design website Dezeen, one of the globally recognized brands, and sold to Danish media company JP/Politiken Media Group.
Even after selling his brand Dezeen, the journalist remained the chief executive and editor-in-chief.
As per dezeen.com, Marcus forever stamped his mark on the architecture and design industries as a pioneering, creative, and ambitious journalist.
Dezeen, which Marcus launched from his spare bedroom in 2006, has grown to become the most popular and influential online architecture, interiors, and design magazine.
As soon as, The journalist Marcus launched Dezeen, it changed the landscape of design journalism, bringing the global design community closer together helped inspire and launch the careers of countless architects and designers.
Marcus Fairs Cause Of Death & Obituary
According to architectsjournal.co.uk, Marcus was taken to hospital on June 28, 2022, due to illness. After spending more than a week in intensive care, his family has confirmed his death died on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Marcus’s untimely death shocked the internet community was still working as the CEO of Dezeen.
The news of Marcus’s death reached the Internet after four days. Consequently, his admirer’s tributes pour after hearing the unexpected news.
The Architects’ Journal has tweeted, expressing their grief: ” We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Marcus Fairs – what he accomplished with Dezeen was a phenomenal contribution to architecture and design publishing, and we are all the poorer for losing him. Our thoughts are with his colleagues, friends, and family.”
What Happened To Dezeen Founder?
The actual death reason for Marcus’s death is his illness.
According to celebseek.com, Marcus suffered from illness and was taken to the medical facility after becoming unwell on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
Marcus’s company, Dezeen, has officially confirmed the news of the founder on its official website. Their tribute says;
“Dezeeninas were very sad to announce the sudden and unexpected death of Dezeen founder, CEO, and editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs at 54. Marcus, a brilliant journalist, visionary entrepreneur, and much-loved father, husband, colleague, and friend, was taken to hospital on Tuesday last week after becoming unwell. Following a short period in intensive care, he died on Thursday, June 30, 2022.”
Who Is Marcus Fairs Wife?
Marcus was married to his wife, Rupinder Bhogal, a director at Dezeen, and proud parents of their two children, Jordi and Millie Fairs.
The founder was born to his parents, David Fairs and Georgina Ledward, who has a sister, Elly Fairs.
How Much Is Marcus Fairs Net Worth in 2022?
Marcus’ net worth is estimated to be more than $10 million in 2022.
The journalist was named one of London’s most influential people by the Evening Standard and was named to the Progress 1,000, a list of influential people from various fields such as culture, health, business, and politics in 2018.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Marcus has studied BA Hons in 3D Designing from the University of Wolverhampton and began his career as an editor for Icon Magazine.