Jacqueline Gold, the head of the Gold International Group, Ann Summers, and Knickerbox, died at age 62 after fighting breast cancer for seven years, know her cause of death and net worth
On Thursday, her family said that she had died.
Jacqueline Gold cause of death, obituary, net worth 2023, age, family, husband, daughter
The Sunday Times Rich List said that Jacqueline Gold had a net worth of £460 million, which made her the 16th richest woman in the UK.
Jacqueline Gold had been the executive chair of Ann Summers since 1987. Ann Summers is a British store that sells lingerie and sex toys. Under her leadership, the company went from being a small chain of stores to a multichannel retail chain with a fast-growing online and third-party business.
Her twin children, Scarlett and Alfie, were born in 2009 but Alfie died at eight months old.
Children: 1
Born: Jacqueline Summers Gold; 16 July 1960;
Spouse: Dan Cunningham (m. 2010)
Died: 16 March 2023 (aged 62)
Gold enjoyed a close relationship with her daughter, Scarlett, now 14.
— Jacqueline Gold CBE (@Jacqueline_Gold) March 17, 2023
Gold’s family said in a statement that they felt “unspeakable sadness” about her death and praised her creativity and vision for making Ann Summers a household name in Britain. They also said that her death happened only two months after the death of her father, David Gold, who was the co-chairman of West Ham United FC. Also many people say that David Gold, a publisher, brought sex magazines to the British high street.
Jacqueline Gold’s family and career
Jacqueline Gold was married to Dan Cunningham until 2006. Nobody knows when they got married. Vanessa is the CEO of Ann Summers, where her sister works. Also in their statement, the Jacqueline Gold family said that Jacqueline died with her husband, daughter Scarlett, sister Vanessa, and brother-in-law Nick by her side.
Immensely saddened to hear of the passing of the wonderful Jacqueline Gold.
Her story is so exceptional, inspiring and trailblazing that it's hard to fathom.
With class, grace and kindness, she did so much for so many people.
Rest in peace, Jacqueline. pic.twitter.com/CJGTuegEjA
— Steven Bartlett (@StevenBartlett) March 17, 2023
“From an internship to chief executive officer in less than 10 years, her determination and commitment to creating a unique retail offering led to the creation of a multichannel retail chain, consisting of retail stores, direct sales ambassadors and a fast-growing online and third-party business,” the statement read. “It is her vision and creativity that saw Ann Summers grow from an unknown brand to a British household name and stable of the British high street.”
Ann Summers and business community mourn her loss
At the end of the statement, everyone at Ann Summers sent their deepest condolences to Dan, Jacqueline Gold’s husband, Scarlett, and Vanessa, her daughter and sister.
"We're devastated to hear of the death of Jacqueline Gold CBE to secondary breast cancer. We send our love and support to her friends, family & anyone affected by the news today. Jaqueline was a fierce supporter of Breast Cancer Now and campaigner for women with breast cancer." pic.twitter.com/8ptXKbNIMk
— Breast Cancer Now (@BreastCancerNow) March 17, 2023
The business world and Jacqueline Gold’s family and friends will miss her very much. Also her work in retail will be remembered and celebrated for many years to come.
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