Apotex billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife Honey found dead

.Apotex billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife Honey found dead. As police investigate “suspicious” deaths at Sherman home, Mayor Tory, Eric Hoskins, Bob Rae and other high-profile politicians and philanthropists offered their condolences. Two bodies were found in the home of billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife, Honey, after police were called to their North York mansion just before noon Friday. Sherman, the 75-year-old founder of generic drug giant Apotex, was one of the richest men in the country, with an estimated net worth of $4.6 billion. The couple had donated millions across the city, from the United Jewish Appeal to the United Way. A charitable arm of Apotex has shipped millions of dollars worth of medicine to disaster zones. Police said circumstances of the deaths “appear to be suspicious,” but noted they are not looking for any suspects and that there were no signs of forced entry. Speaking to reporters outside the Shermans' residence near Bayview Ave. and Highway 401, Const. David Hopkinson would not say where the 911 call came from or where the victims were found, nor would he confirm the victims' identity. Homicide detectives were on the scene Friday, although they were not leading the investigation and police did not say the deaths were being considered a homicide. Homicide detective Brandon Price gave an update shortly before 8:00 p.m. to “alleviate some of the concerns in the neighbourhood.” “At this point we are not currently seeking a suspect,” Price said. “The situation otherwise is the same. We'll have more information tomorrow after the post mortem examinations.” Reports of the deaths sent shock waves throughout Toronto's medical and political circles. “All of us at Apotex are deeply shocked and saddened by this news and our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time,” Apotex wrote in a news release. Mayor John Tory also released a statement. “On behalf of all Toronto residents, I want to express my deepest condolences to the Sherman family. “I am shocked and heartbroken to learn that Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead in their home today. I have had the privilege of knowing them both well for many years.” Health Minister Eric Hoskins also issued a statement expressing his shock and sadness. “I cannot begin to find the words to express my deep sorrow and profound sadness at the tragic loss of my dear friends, Barry and Honey Sherman,” he wrote. “Barry and Honey were kind, good people who will be greatly missed. The philanthropic and economic contributions they have made to Toronto put them in a class of their own. “Toronto police are investigating and I hope that investigation will be able to provide answers for all of us who are mourning this tremendous loss,” Hoskins wrote. Police, fire and ambulance were called to the mansion at 11:44 a.m. for what they described as a medical call. “If this is determined to be a homicide, all the information identifying who we found and circumstances may be released,” Hopkinson said, adding that the family deserved privacy in the event that the deaths turned out to be an accident. “All deaths appear suspicious,” Hopkinson said. “Some you can weed out immediately. The circumstances of the people’s deaths here appear suspicious so we have to investigate it . . . it’s a mechanism for starting an investigation.” After police spoke outside the house, a woman who said she worked at Apotex showed up with flowers in hand. She walked straight through the police tape to drop them off, and cried when she spoke quietly to reporters. She hadn’t known Honey, but learned of Barry’s death that afternoon, she said. “He was very loved. He was very fair. He was very respected,” she said. Former city councillor Michael Feldman told the Star he heard the news when Barry’s sister phoned him Friday morning. Both he and Barry’s sister were in Palm Desert, Calif., and had recently played golf together. “She called me this morning and was really upset that there were two bodies found in their home or something, and their kids haven’t even seen the bodies, they didn’t even identify the bodies,” Feldman told the Star. The Shermans have four children. Once the news broke, an outpouring of grief came from high-profile Canadians — many in the political sphere. Former Ontario premier Bob Rae called the couple remarkable. Senator Linda Frum said she was heartbroken, sharing a photo from just two weeks ago, presenting a Senate medal to the couple, calling them among “the kindest and most beloved members of Canada’s Jewish community.” “Our community is steeped in grief,” she wrote. In the health-care industry, their loss sent ripples through the board at Sinai Health System. Chair Brent Belzberg said the couple’s commitment to t 🌴 Get Free Subscribe Here: - https://goo.gl/QrjDRC 🌴 Website: https://goo.gl/UasZwB 🌴 Twitter: - https://goo.gl/WdWB1i 🌴 Plus: - https://goo.gl/4viMNi 🙏Thanks For Watching. Don't forget LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE.