Lego Boss Michael Halbye Dies In Skiing Accident

Michael Halbye, one of the top bosses at Lego and a close friend of the Danish royal family has died in a skiing accident. Halbye was the deputy chairman of Kirkbi, an investment fund that owns a majority stake in The Lego Company. Halbye joined Kirkbi’s board of directors in 2020 and became vice-chair in 2022. Working alongside chairman Thomas Kirk Kristiansen and the rest of the board, he became a “close trusted partner for the owner family and the company's management.”

Halbye, 64, was skiing at an exclusive resort at Verbier in the Swiss Alps when he went off piste and sustained serious injuries in a freak accident.  He was airlifted to a hospital but died from internal bleeding shortly after his arrival.

In a statment the company said:

"It is with sadness that we must announce that Michael Halbye passed away on Saturday, April 12th in a skiing accident. Michael Halbye fell on the piste, was quickly flown to the hospital but passed away shortly afterwards as a result of internal bleeding. The family is in deep mourning and prays for peace to process the loss.

"Michael Halbye has been a highly valued member of KIRKBI's board of directors since 2020, and he was elected as vice chairman in 2022. In this role, Michael Halbye has worked closely with chairman Thomas Kirk Kristiansen and the rest of the board, and has been a close, trusted partner for the owner family and the company's management.

"Thomas Kirk Kristiansen said:

""It is with great sadness that we received the news of Michael's sudden passing. Our thoughts and care go to Michael's family and loved ones, who are now faced with having to process the unexpected loss of a man who, in all facets of life, has left a great and positive impression on those around him. We will miss Michael as Vice Chairman but first and foremost as a person. May his memory be honored.""

Denmark's Queen added:

"I have received with great sadness the news of Michael Halbye's sudden death. Michael Halbye was a man who possessed a rare positive energy, extensive knowledge and a strong commitment to making a difference for those outside the community. He was also my friend, and he will be missed by many. My thoughts go out to his family and close friends."