Fashion brand Sosandar has paid tribute to its chairman after his death was announced.
Bill Murray had served as non-executive chairman of the Wilmslow-based company since January 2016.
He has previously worked for Haymarket Media Group for 22 years in various positions.
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Mr Murray had also been chairman of The Hollins Murray Group since 2009 and chaired the board of 10ACT Ltd, which trades as Trackback.
The businessman was also a director of Jayess Assets Limited and founding chairman of the UK Association of Online Publishers from 2002 for four years.
He first started working with Sosandar in 2014.
A statement issued to the London Stock Exchange said: "It is with regret that Sosandar announces that Bill Murray, non-executive chairman of the company, has passed away.
"His fellow board members and all his other colleagues are deeply saddened by his passing.
"The company will provide a further update in due course."
In a joint statement, co-CEOs Ali Hall and Julie Lavington said: "It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Bill over the weekend.
"He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of working with him. Bill has left a lasting legacy to the business and his dedication and commitment to the success and growth of Sosandar will be deeply missed.
"Our thoughts and condolences to Bill's family and loved ones during this terribly difficult and sad time."
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