38-year-old Harry Morton was found unresponsive in his Beverly Hills home on Saturday afternoon, according to TMZ .
An unnamed spokesperson for Morton’s restaurant chain, Pink Taco, released the following statement:
“We are saddened by the passing of Harry Morton, the founder and former owner of Pink Taco. Harry was a visionary and restaurateur ahead of his time, and his contributions, both professionally to our brand and personally to those he worked with, were numerous. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”
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Morton is the son of business mogul Peter Morton, known best as the co-founder of the Hard Rock Cafe and Hotels.
Pink Taco has locations in Los Angeles, Boston, Los Vegas, Miami and Chicago.
Morton was romantically linked to Lindsay Lohan back in 2006.
Upon hearing the news, Lohan posted an emotional tribute to her former flame.
“Best friends. Best life,” she wrote next to a black and white picture of the pair.
Our thoughts are with Harry’s friends and family at this time.
