Billionaire philanthropist Getty dies in London Clinic

RECLUSIVE US billionaire John Paul Getty II has died at a London hospital at the age of 70. He was admitted to the London Clinic on Monday for treatment for a recurrent chest infection but died on Thursday, said consultant Dr John Goldstone.

In a short statement issued on behalf of the Getty family and the London Clinic, Dr Goldstone said: “Sadly Sir Paul passed away at 10.40am today.

“His family would like to extend their thanks to all those who have expressed their sympathy, which is greatly appreciated.”