Canadian police said they were investigating the mysterious deaths of the billionaire founder of Canadian pharmaceutical firm Apotex Inc, Barry Sherman, and his wife, Honey, who were found dead in their Toronto mansion on Friday.
The two were found dead after police responded to a medical call just before noon at their home in an affluent section of northeast Toronto.
“The circumstances of their death appear suspicious and we are treating it that way,” Constable David Hopkinson said.
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Homicide detectives later told reporters gathered outside the home that there were no signs of forced entry.
Two bodies covered in blankets were removed from the home and loaded into an unmarked van on Friday evening. The property is listed for sale for about C$7 million (US$5.4 million).
Sherman, 75, founded privately held Apotex in 1974. He stepped down as chief executive in 2012, but remained as executive chairman.
Forbes has estimated his net worth at US$3.2 billion.
Apotex employs 11,000 people and is the world’s No. 7 generic drugmaker, its Web site said.
Toronto Mayor John Tory said in statement that he was “shocked and heartbroken” to learn of the deaths, and said the couple had made extensive contributions to the city.
“Toronto Police are investigating and I hope that investigation will be able to provide answers for all of us who are mourning this tremendous loss,” he said.
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