Drew Cockton

Drew Cockton was the owner of vegan fragrance brand Owen Drew.

Drew started the business six years ago from his kitchen table and began selling the candles on social media. [BBC ](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/bbc)show [Dragons' Den](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/dragons-den), has died suddenly at the age of 36. Life is never, ever going to be the same again. Rest Peacefully darling boy." He was the owner of the vegan fragrance brand Owen Drew. We are devastated beyond belief.

Drew Cockton, a Wirral-based entrepreneur, secured a huge investment package for his vegan candle range Owen Drew on the hit show last year. He was also a well- ...

[rose to prominence](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/tv/dragons-den-secrets-including-real-24834926) after scooping a huge investment from multimillionaire Mr Suleyman on Dragons' Den. At the time, he said: "I was totally inexperienced. A truly inspirational young man." The firm now has its own premises in He was also a well-known LGBTQ+ campaigner and on Friday evening held the second North West She wrote: "We are truly, utterly heartbroken to have to tell you that our beloved Drew Peter George Cockton (my gorgeous boy) died peacefully at home yesterday. Rest Peacefully darling boy." [Birkenhead](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/birkenhead), producing natural soy wax candles, soy wax melts and luxurious room mists, with all the products made entirely by hand. We are devastated beyond belief. [Liverpool Echo reports](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/tributes-paid-after-businessman-drew-25334361). [Cyclist dies after being knocked down by van in hit-and-run](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/breaking-cyclist-dies-after-being-25334796) [LGBTQ+ Business Awards](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/entrepreneur-set-bring-lgbtq-oscars-25252087), which he founded, at Liverpool's Titanic Hotel.

Dragon Den winner, Drew Cockton has died suddenly aged 36 after a night out, according to The Mirror.

Drew then went on to create the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards to highlight the contributions made by the LGBTQ+ community in the North West economy. Rest Peacefully darling boy." "We are devastated beyond belief.

A much-loved Merseyside businessman has sadly passed away, aged 36. Drew Cockton, from Wirral, rose to fame last year, after appearing on the TV show ...

He held the second event in Liverpool, on Friday. And, with support from partner, Ryan, worked incredibly hard to create natural, vegan candles and home fragrances. [Drew Peter George Cockton](https://www.facebook.com/drewpeter.george?__cft__[0]=AZWfP4YevIObn1jDZlT_ci1FEuJ81ETYATK0elbMiI7uqMlGH84tsY1VHyKTQxWDgNARTTxW1DiepA88WrJARWLEyNDCqJaHtAnqq2eF-fN8TmKI6K7_OFyQHXSDInf5DOLU6_KSkx7XnyYhWVStiS0gu37VJkuPyuqsp1S_K_DLnw&__tn__=-]K-R) (my gorgeous boy) died peacefully at home yesterday.

Wirral entrepreneur Drew Cockton, owner of successful home fragrance brand, Owen Drew and founder of the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards, has died aged ...

He added: “Everyone was in such a great mood; the room was filled with love and positivity. In March 2021, Drew announced he was launching the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards. Speaking in 2021, Drew explained his motivation for setting up the awards. After such an incredibly difficult 12 months in business, I decided to create these awards to celebrate the achievements of our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters.” He was the founder of the successful and award-winning home fragrance brand, There were 14 awards handed out and the event raised money for the Albert Kennedy Trust. In 2020, during the pandemic, Drew invested £500,000 to convert a Victorian House close to Claughton Village in Wirral. Drew began selling to friends and family and then at craft fairs. Drew was the funniest, kindest and loveable man I have ever come across. In 2016 he launched his Owen Drew business venture. He explained: “I did some research and discovered that it was because mass-produced candles are made from petroleum-based paraffin wax.” Life will never be the same without you in it.

DRAGONS' Den star Drew Cockton has died at home aged 36, his mother has revealed.The TV star who pitched his scented candle business on the BBC had se.

"Drew was the most kind and caring person going. He wrote: "I’ll be talking all about how Mike Skeggs and I built Owen Drew from the ground up, sharing tips and secrets for launching a business on a shoestring, discussing past failures and things I wish I had done differently… One friend wrote: "I am so sorry to hear your sad news. RIP Drew." 😭💔 He was so kind with a heart of gold. “My heart breaks for his loved ones & family.

A businessman who appeared on BBC show Dragon's Den and secured a £50,000 investment has died. Drew Cockton agreed to work with Dragon Touker Suleyman after ...

Touker told Drew: "I own a brand called Ghost and we're looking to get into candles. I was working so hard that I actually made myself quite ill and had a breakdown and I was diagnosed with bipolar." He started his candle and fragrance business from the kitchen table of his home six years ago. In 2018, Drew created the world's most expensive candle to celebrate Meghan and Prince Harry's wedding. Drew Cockton agreed to work with Dragon Touker Suleyman after being offered a £50,000 investment in his vegan scented candle business Owen Drew The tribute reads: "We are truly, utterly heartbroken to have to tell you that our beloved Drew Peter George Cockton (my gorgeous boy) died peacefully at home yesterday.

He died aged 36, a year after securing a £50000 investment for his scented candle business Owen Drew.

[the Liverpool Echo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/tributes-paid-after-businessman-drew-25334361). Containing some of the most expensive oils and perfumes in the world, the £750 candle was created after details of the Duchess of Sussex's floral arrangements was released. [Dragons' Den](https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/all-about/dragons-den) star Drew Cockton shared some inspirational advice just days before his death. He reportedly created the world's most expensive candle to celebrate Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding. The post included the advice that people must "feel comfortable to open up about their lives outside work without fear of judgement", This has been proven by economists to boost productivity and profitability, so from an economic as well as moral viewpoint there is the impetus to do so.

Tributes have been paid to Wirral entrepreneur Drew Cockton, who secured funding on Dragon's Den, after he died suddenly aged just 36. | ITV News Granada.

At the time, he said: "I was totally inexperienced. Life is so cruel at times." "We are devastated beyond belief.