Yancy Murillo, Saatchi & Saatchi’s head of studio, passes away
Melbourne agency stalwart Yancy Murillo passed away suddenly over the weekend.
Murillo was Saatchi & Saatchi’s head of studio and had also been studio manager at George Patterson Y&R and Cummins & Partners, as well as a senior designer at SMART.
“Husband, father, dancer, rapper, graffiti artist, designer, studio manager, DJ, head instigator of fun, fashion icon and friend to everyone he met, Yancy was talented at many things. But above all, he was a true original who will be sorely missed by many, many people, not least of all his family,” said a statement on behalf of friends assisting in a fundraiser for his family.
“For anyone lucky enough to have met him or worked with him, his easy smile, infectious laughter, terrible jokes and warm heart made an incredible and lasting impression,” the statement added.
The fundraiser will go to Murillo’s partner Mary and daughter Mavis. More details can be found here.
Yancy was one of those guys who made advertising great to work in. Please support the fund if you can.
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Hear, Hear! Fond memories of my times with Yancy. Dig deep for his beautiful family if you can.
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