After a flurry of Twitter messages, blog posts, and facebook messages yesterday, the sad news is official. Jonas Bevacqua, the 34-year-old co-founder of action fashion label LRG, was found dead in his Laguna Beach, California home on Monday, May 31, 2011, according to a story in the Orange County Register.
The cause of death for the well-known urban-style clothing designer has not yet been determined, Supervising Deputy Coroner Kelly Keyes said. The Laguna Beach Police Department did not provide details but said that the death does not appear to be suspicious.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends specifically his fiancé and son. Follow the jump for an official statement from LRG’s CEO Robert Wright and CFO Charlie Moothart.
To our extended LRG Family:
Yesterday, we lost an icon. Jonas Bevacqua was a true pioneer in the fashion industry. As co-founder of LRG, Jonas was a creative visionary, loved by those around him. Jonas was a friend, partner, father, mentor and a very caring person who inspired so many of us who were fortunate enough to be around him.
Jonas is survived by his dedicated family, including his fiancé, son, seven siblings and his mother and father, whom he loved and respected above all. We ask that everyone keep his family in their hearts and prayers and respect their privacy in this time of incredible grief.
Jonas lives on in every member of his LRG Family. Jonas’ amazing love for the brotherhood of the LRG Family is shared by all. Through our love and respect for Jonas and each other, we will become closer, stronger, and we will persevere in his honor. Jonas was a mentor to an astonishing group of creative individuals at LRG who will carry his vision for many years to come.
Jonas was a star who burned brightly in the sky and who is gone far too soon. There is a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. He will always be loved and missed by his friends, family, and all those he inspired. He is in a better place and will be watching over us always.
Rest In Peace Brother –you will be missed greatly, but never forgotten.
With love and respect,
The Entire LRG Family.
Rober Wright
Co-Founder, CEO
Charlie Moothart
Co-Founder, CFO
