Edgar M. Cullman, Cigar Industry Giant, Dies at Age 93

(Cigar Aficionado) Edgar M. Cullman, the man who led General Cigar Co. for decades and made Macanudo one of the best-selling brands in the history of the premium cigar business, died yesterday afternoon. He was 93 years old. He passed at his home in Connecticut surrounded by his loved ones.
"Edgar Sr. was a giant and a visionary. A legend for more than 45 years in America's premium cigar industry," said Marvin R. Shanken, editor and publisher of Cigar Aficionado magazine. "This is a sad day." Continued

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