It is well known that the founder of the famous lingerie line was Gaye Raymond. Â Raymond founded the stores and sold the company before it reached it’s full potential and before it became the empire that it is now. Â Since he sold it too early he lost out on a lot of money and watched it grow to its potential in someone else’s hands. After trying several things to make money he found himself losing money and depressed. Â He took his life. Hit the jump for details on why. Steph Bassanini