Former Suntory Chairman Shinichiro Torii dies of pneumonia

Former Suntory Chairman Shinichiro Torii dies of pneumonia

OSAKA, Japan - Former Suntory Ltd. Chairman Shinichiro Torii (in an undated file photo) died of pneumonia on July 5, his family said on July 6. He was 66. Torii, grandson of the founder of Japan's top whisky manufacturer, served as president of the company for 11 years from 1990.

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