Mystery is surrounding the death of a British multi-millionaire at a gated community for some of the wealthiest people in Spain.
Tarik Wildman was found dead at his luxury villa in La Virginia complex in Marbella, hours after returning from a car rally he had organised in Italy.
It is understood that the 65-year-old died ‘peacefully’ in his sleep but, at this moment, the cause is still not known.
Tributes have been pouring in for Wildman, who was the managing director of PJ Investments, according to his LinkedIn page.
His paternal grandfather founded the wine empire Frederick Wildman and Sons, while his British mother, the late Hon Corinna Cunliffe, was a fashion magazine editor and the daughter of a baron.
The Classic and Sports Car Club of Andalucia, of which he was a member, described Wildman as a ‘legend and a titan’.
A memorial they posted online read: ‘He had just returned from organising and running his Team Schh rally in Italy which he had done in his beautiful Lancia Flamina, a car he loved.
‘He died peacefully in his sleep but, at this moment, the cause is not known.
‘He had amazing friends all over the world, had competed in the Monte Carlo Classic rally and had a depth of knowledge of all things that always astonished me.
‘His passion for life in general and motoring in particular was something that others could only envy.
‘The world here will never see the like and will never be the same again. RIP Tarik Wildman, a legend and a titan.’
Another friend, US TV personality Ingrid Hoffman, described Wildman as ‘stand up kind and generous friend, host extraordinaire, creator, planner, navigator and pilot to the most fun adventures and Team Shhhh rally’s’.
She wrote on Facebook: ‘I am going to miss you and the days and nights spend cooking, talking, drinking, driving and telling stories at your Marbella “La Virginia” and Casa Hombre Salvaje center of the universe of all things fun.
‘Capileira, that little house above the clouds you loved so much and took all of your friends so we could love it too.
‘Grateful for all the cast of characters now friends you introduced me too. You always wanted all of us to be friends.
‘You leave behind a beautiful family a bigger than life legacy.
‘I will miss your naughty spirit, history lessons, poetry, writings, waking all up to beautiful classical music.’
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