ragedy struck in Los Angeles as Juan Paolo Tantoco, a top executive of Rustan’s and grandson of its founders, was found dead at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 8, 2025. He was part of the Philippine delegation for the Manila International Film Festival led by First Lady Liza Marcos. The LA County Medical Examiner confirmed that his death was due to an accidental cocaine overdose, with heart disease as a contributing factor. Juan Paolo Tantoco was 44 years old and is survived by his wife and three children.

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