Death of Burt Shavitz

July 5, 2015
Bangor, Maine | Age 80

Burt Shavitz, the Burt behind Burt's Bees, dies at 80
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The Burt of Burt's Bees and the iconic face of the honey-based natural cosmetics company, Burt Shavitz will be remembered for his individualistic lifestyle and nature-centered values.

By DAVID SHARP, The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The reclusive beekeeper who co-founded Burt's Bees, and whose face and wild beard appeared on labels for the natural cosmetics, died on Sunday. Burt Shavitz was 80.

A spokeswoman for Burt's Bees said in an emailed statement...

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