Harry Potter publisher boss killed after speedboat crashed into wedding boat
The head of the publishing house of the Harry Potter series has died in a boat accident in Italy.
Adrienne Vaughan, president of Bloomsbury USA, was killed in a speedboat accident on the Amalfi coast while her husband and two children were on board.
The 45-year-old was on holday with her husband Mike and children Leanna, 14, and Mason , 11.
The family chartered a boat yesterday evening, but around 6.30pm they collided with a large tourist boat carrying 85 people celebrating a wedding.
Adrienne was reportedly forced into the water and struck the boat’s propellers.
Mike also fell into the water and suffered serious injuries to his limbs.
The boat’s skipper was also injured and taken to hospital.
The children are reported to be uninjured.
Just two days before the accident the family had visited Rome and taken pictures in front of landmarks including the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum.
An investigation has been launched by the Amalfi Port Authority.
Adrienne was made US president of the publishing house in 2021.
She had previously been involved in famous projects including the Harry Potter series.
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