Mark R. Hughes

The eldest of three sons, Mark grew up in Camarillo, California with brothers Kirk Hartman and Guy Hartman (d. 1994, alcohol abuse). Kirk Hartman lives in Los Angeles, California. Both of Mark's brothers worked for Herbalife for many years prior to Mark's death. Read Less

At the same time, HFF is there to provide funds to organizations assisting victims of natural disasters. HFF is a global non-profit organization working in communities around the world. In 2007 the Herbalife Family Foundation established the HFF Humanitarian Award to recognize Herbalife Independent Distributors who exemplify the foundation’s mission and, through their outstanding involvement and dedication, have made a significant contribution to changing lives though community service. The honoree is announced at the Herbalife Honors event.

Hughes often stated that his mother died of an accidental overdose of prescription diet pills when he was 18, which he claimed was the impetus for the founding of Herbalife.

Mark Hughes died at age 44 of an accidental overdose of alcohol and doxepin, an anti-depressant. He died while married to Darcy LaPier, to whom he was married for a very short time.

Before his marriage to LaPier, Hughes was married to Suzan Hughes for 10 years. Suzan is the mother to their only son, Alexander. Read Less