The reclusive heir of a wealthy British German banking family was found dead after a fire that erupted at his $1 million Los Angeles home Wednesday afternoon.
Will Rothschild is presumed dead after the massive blaze that ravaged his Hollywood Hills residence, authorities said. The cause of the fire remains unclear.
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It took more than 40 firefighters, 33 minutes, to extinguish the flames before they found the millionaire’s body inside the structure.
Rothschild was described by his neighbors as a reserved man who rarely left his home while keeping dozens of luxurious cars on the property.
“It is very sad. He was a good guy. A good neighbor,” one said.