Ann Summers Boss Jacqueline Gold Dies After Brave Cancer Battle
Jacqueline Gold, the visionary founder behind Ann Summers, has died aged 62 after seven tough years fighting breast cancer.
From Backstreet Beginnings to Business Empire
Ms Gold took Ann Summers from a handful of backstreet shops to a multi-million pound empire boasting 88 stores across the UK and Ireland. She revolutionised the brand, making it female-friendly and launching the wildly popular Tupperware-style party service for women.
Business Icon and Fierce Advocate for Women
In 2016, Jacqueline received a CBE for her work supporting entrepreneurship, women in business, and social enterprise. Ann Summers CEO and her sister Vanessa said she was “a trailblazer, a visionary, and the most incredible woman.”
“Jacqueline courageously battled stage 4 breast cancer for seven years and was an absolute warrior throughout her cancer journey.”
Family by Her Side at the End
Ann Summers confirmed Jacqueline passed away Thursday evening with her husband Dan, daughter Scarlett, sister Vanessa, and brother-in-law Nick at her side. The family described the loss as “unspeakable sadness”.
Jacqueline Gold’s legacy lives on as a fearless business activist who changed the landscape for female entrepreneurs and transformed Ann Summers forever.
