Hairstylist Angus Mitchell, Son of Paul Mitchell, Dies at 53

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Angus Mitchell, hairstylist and son of Paul Mitchell, was pronounced dead Wednesday morning.

The 53-year-old was found lifeless in the swimming pool of his home in the Diamond Head area of Honolulu, the Honolulu police department confirmed.

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An unattended death investigation has been filed; the filing states there are no suspicious circumstances or signs of foul play. He was pronounced dead at 7 a.m. local time.

Mitchell, who followed his father’s footsteps and became a hairdresser in his own right, took over as co-owner of John Paul Mitchell Systems after his father’s death from pancreatic cancer in 1989, also aged 53.

Since then Mitchell helmed the John Paul Mitchell Systems company alongside cofounder John Paul DeJoria.

“It is with tremendous sadness that we mourn the sudden passing of Angus Mitchell,” said DeJoria in an email to WWD. “Angus had a deep love of family, community and the beauty industry. Angus had a huge heart that impacted countless people who crossed his path; we are grateful for the time we got with him, though it ended far too soon. During this shocking and difficult time, we kindly request privacy as we navigate this profound loss.”

In 2009, Mitchell opened the 1,800-square-foot Angus M salon on Canon Drive in Beverly Hills, which closed its doors in 2012.

He told WWD at the time of its opening that he envisioned the salon as “the cool kid on the block,” aiming to counteract stuffy salons. He added: “It was very easy to assume that things were just given to you as the son of Paul Mitchell. I have been doing hair for 18 years now, and it didn’t come naturally to me. I have to work hard to be who I am now….For me, to be behind the chair is a love affair, too.”

Mitchell is survived by his son, Dylan Mitchell, and his wife, Mara Mitchell.

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