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BERLIN (AP) — The family of Adolf Merckle says the German billionaire committed suicide after his business empire got into trouble because of the global financial crisis.
A brief family statement Tuesday did not give details on the circumstances of the 74-year-old's death. It said the problems his holdings suffered due to the financial crisis "broke" him and "he ended his life."
Merckle's business interests included drug maker Ratiopharm International GmbH and cement maker HeidelbergCement AG.
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