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Fashion CEO Dies After Vaping Illness Battle
14 Dec
Summary
- Runaway The Label founder Premal Patel died at 47.
- He succumbed to an undisclosed illness after a brief battle.
- Patel previously warned others about the dangers of vaping after a health scare.
Premal Patel, the visionary founder and CEO of the prominent Australian fashion brand Runaway The Label, has tragically passed away at the age of 47. His death occurred on Sunday, concluding a brief but undisclosed illness that led to his untimely demise.
The fashion label announced Patel's passing, emphasizing that his 'clear vision and values' are integral to Runaway The Label's identity and will continue to influence the brand. Friends and colleagues have expressed their profound grief, celebrating the creative director's significant impact on the fashion industry and the lives he touched.
This loss comes just over a month after Patel bravely disclosed a severe health crisis stemming from vaping. He detailed a frightening experience where he was rushed to the ICU with critically low oxygen levels, ultimately requiring an induced coma due to severe lung inflammation. Patel had issued a strong warning to vapers about the life-threatening risks involved.
