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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Emily St. Martin

Chris 'Spanto' Printup, founder of LA-based clothing line Born X Raised, dies at 42

Los Angeles streetwear icon and Born X Raised founder Chris "Spanto" Printup has died. He was 42.

Born X Raised confirmed Printup's death to The Times saying in a statement, "Spanto was in a car accident on June 25. He passed away at 7:56 a.m. local time, June 28 in Albuquerque.

"He leaves behind his wife Anna and three children Marilyn, Carter and David, a sister, three brothers, his mother, step mother, and step father, his beloved grandparents, his family at Born X Raised, his extended native family, the city of Los Angeles that he loved and championed, and an extensive network of true friends."

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