Harry Morton‘s family says that the restauranteur died after having a heart attack, though the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office still yet to confirm his official cause of death.
Harry, who died suddenly over the weekend at age 38, was suffering from a coronary artery disease — which is a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries — and a “mildly enlarged heart,” his family spokesperson said in astatementto multiple outlets.
The coroner’s office previously told PEOPLE that though an autopsy was completed on Monday, Harry’s cause of death had officially been deferred pending additional investigation. The coroner’s office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Tuesday.
Harry, perhaps best known for founding the trendy Pink Taco chain, comes from a long line of restaurant owners.
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His father, Peter Morton, is the co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe and Hotels, while his grandfather, Arnie Morton, founded Morton’s The Steakhouse.
Pink Taco — which haslocations across the country, including in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Las Vegas — issued a statement about Harry’s death shortly after the news broke.
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In addition to the Mexican restaurant chain, Harry formerly owned the Viper Room nightclub in West Hollywood, whichJohnny Depponce was a co-owner of as well, and was an investor in nightclub Beacher’s Madhouse.
In addition to his restaurant business acumen, Harry was also known for being romantically linked with several A-list celebrities, includingDemi Moore,Lindsay Lohan,Paris Hilton,Britney Spears, andJennifer Aniston.
source: people.com
