Burt Shavitz

Eventually a bright yellow Datsun pickup truck pulled over, and Roxanne instantly recognized Burt Shavitz, a local fella whose beard was almost as well-known as his roadside honey stand. Burt and Roxanne hit it off, and before long, Roxanne was making  Burt Shavitz, the iconic bearded co-founder of Burt's Bees, has died. He was 80. … Read more

Burt Shavitz, the founder of natural skin care company Burt's Bees, died on July 5 in Bangor, Maine surrounded by family. The 80-year-old reportedly suffered from respiratory complications. “Burt Shavitz, our co-founder and  Burt Shavitz, the eccentric co-founder of Burt's Bees skin care products, has died at age 80. His bearded face is on your … Read more