Harry Morton — PICS

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Harry Morton

Harry Morton — Harry Morton is seen at the opening of his Pink Taco restaurant in Los Angeles, California on June 28, 2007. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the entreprenuer was dead on Nov. 24, 2019 at the age of 38. Harry was reportedly found unresponsive in his Beverly Hills area home by a family member, then later pronounced dead on the scene.

Harry comes from a family lineage of well-known restaurateurs, including his dad Peter Morton — who co-founded the Hard Rock Cafe — and his grandfather Arnie Morton founded the iconic Morton’s Steakhouse. Harry later followed in his family’s footsteps by opening trendy LA spot Pink Taco in 1999 at the age of 18 years old, and later bought the legendary Viper Room. Harry also has a number of celebrity connections, and previously dated Lindsay Lohan in the early 2000s.

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Harry Morton and Tara Reid attend a party in 2005

Harry Morton and Tara Reid attend a party in 2005 — Tara Reid and Harry Morton attend Peter Morton’s 10th Anniversary party for the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV on April 29, 2005. Harry’s father Peter founded the Hard Rock brand which eventually grew into a hospitality empire.

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Lindsay Lohan & Harry Morton in Venice, Italy

Lindsay Lohan & Harry Morton in Venice, Italy — Lindsay Lohan and her boyfriend at the time Harry Morton arrive by boat at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2006. Lindsay was promoting her film Bobby, while Harry accompanied her to the premiere.

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Harry Morton & Lindsay Lohan at the ‘Bobby’ premiere

Harry Morton & Lindsay Lohan at the ‘Bobby’ premiere — Former couple Harry Morton and Lindsay Lohan walk the red carpet hand-in-hand at the premiere for ‘Bobby’ during the 2006 Venice Film Festival. Harry was dapper in a black suit for the occasionk while Lindsay wore a simple white dress with sequin details.

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Harry Morton & Jamie-Lynn Sigler cozy up at a Chateau Marmont party

Harry Morton & Jamie-Lynn Sigler cozy up at a Chateau Marmont party — Harry Morton and Jamie-Lynn Sigler are spotted attending Nicolas Berggruen’s annual party at the Chateau Marmont on Feb. 20, 2008. Harry was a regular on the Hollywood party circuit in the 2000s.

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