A Canadian billionaire and his wife have been found dead at their home in Toronto in circumstances that police described as “suspicious”.<\/p>\n
The bodies of Barry Sherman and his wife Honey were found in the basement by an estate agent, reports said.<\/p>\n
Mr Sherman was the founder and chairman of pharmaceutical giant Apotex, which sells generic medicines around the world.<\/p>\n
He was one of Canada’s richest men and a prominent philanthropist.<\/p>\n
There was no sign of forced entry to the property, police said in a statement Friday evening. Local media reported that investigators were not searching for a suspect at this time.<\/p>\n
Detective Brandon Price told Canadian broadcaster CBC that investigators were still trying to determine if there was foul play involved.<\/p>\n
Police gave few details and did not confirm the identities of the deceased. However, they were named locally by friends and by officials who reacted with shock at the news.<\/p>\n
“I am beyond words right now,” Ontario’s Health Minister Eric Hoskins said on Twitter.<\/p>\n
“My dear friends Barry and Honey Sherman have been found dead. Wonderful human beings, incredible philanthropists, great leaders in health care.”<\/p>\n
Senator Linda Frum presented the couple with a Canadian 150th anniversary medal in late November, awarded to Canadians for “generosity, dedication, volunteerism and hard work”.<\/p>\n
“Today I am gutted by the loss of Honey and Barry Sherman. Our community is steeped in grief. I am heartbroken,” she said.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted his condolences to the couple’s family and friends.<\/p>\n
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\nSophie and I are saddened by news of the sudden passing of Barry and Honey Sherman. Our condolences to their family & friends, and to everyone touched by their vision & spirit.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) December 16, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n