Vancouver Olympics Design Director Leo Obstbaum, photo from the VANOC website.(ATR) The Vancouver Olympic committee is mourning the death of design director Leo Obstbaum, a key figure inthe look of the 2010 Games.
He "passed away unexpectedly" at his home on Aug. 20, according to a statement issued by VANOC.
Obstbaum, 40, lived in the Vancouver suburb of Port Moody with his wife and daughter. Neither a cause of death nor funeral plans have been released.
The VANOC website said Obstbaum moved to Vancouver in December 2005 after he fell in love with the city on his honeymoon. He was hired in May 2006 and co-managed the 24-member brand and creative services department with Ali Gardner.
Obstbaum was involved in the design of the 2010 Games mascots, lookof the Games, torches and medals.
"Leo is everywhere you look, in every colour, every texture, in every little bit of Vancouver 2010," CEO John Furlong told staff on Friday.
"Leo led and influenced the design of some of the most iconic pieces of the 2010 Winter Games. His spirit and daring inspiration has touched absolutely everything and because of him memories of the Games will live on for generations... a true enduring legacy of what went on here in Vancouver."
Obstbaum, a native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, moved to Barcelona, Spain at age four. In 1990, he opened a fashion, music and film design shop.
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