A TOP boss at Lego has died in a horror skiing accident after falling on the slopes at a popular Swiss mountain range.
Michael Halbye, 64, was airlifted to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after from internal bleeding.
The serious skiing accident took place in the canton of Valais in Verbier as Danish native Halbye was reportedly going down a steep piste.
Doctors said he died from internal bleeding on Saturday.
Halbye was the vice chairman of Danish brand Kirkbi who are the investment company who owns a majority stake in the Lego family.
His death was announced by chairman of Kirkbi, Thomas Kirk Kristiansen.
He said: “It is with great sadness that we received the news of Michael’s sudden passing.
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“We will miss Michael as Vice Chairman but first and foremost as a person. May his memory be honoured.” Â Â
Halbye was also a close friend to the Danish Royal Family.
For years, he had worked with Queen Mary, 53, in helping to create the Queen’s “Mary Foundation”.
The foundation works on helping to stop serious social issues such as bullying, loneliness and domestic violence as well as promoting well-being.
Halbye was also said to have shared a close connection to King Frederik, according to Danish newspaper Berlingske.
Back when Frederik was still a prince, Halbye was reportedly appointed to help teach him about Danish business life.
This later blossomed into a friendship, the newspaper said.
