British Media Tycoon Robert Maxwell Dies at 68
British media mogul Robert Maxwell tragically died on November 5, 1991, at the age of 68, after falling overboard from his yacht, the Lady Ghislaine, near the Canary Islands. An official inquest determined that his death resulted from accidental drowning combined with a heart attack.
Maxwell, who built a vast media empire including the Mirror Group Newspapers, had long been a controversial figure due to his business dealings. Despite the inquest’s findings, theories have circulated suggesting his death may have been a suicide amid looming financial troubles or even murder linked to intelligence agencies.
His sudden passing left the media world in shock and raised questions that continue to intrigue observers to this day.