Israeli-American businessman Yakir Levi, 45, died Monday evening after falling from the 28th floor of the Acqualina Resort and Residences On The Beach in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and police were dispatched to the scene shortly after 9:30 p.m. following reports of an adult male who had fallen. Upon arrival, first responders confirmed an adult male had fallen and was deceased. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homicide Bureau is investigating the incident as an unclassified death investigation, with the cause and manner of death to be determined by the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner.
A representative from Acqualina stated that the resort is cooperating with authorities and expressed condolences to the family. "The safety and wellbeing of our guests and team members remains our highest priority," the representative said.
Levi, who previously served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), founded the Los Angeles-based company 770 Water Damage Restoration. His social media indicated a past career as a musician, including an appearance on an Israeli reality television show. He is survived by his wife, Meital Gershoni Levi, and their three children.
The Bukharian Community, an online organization for Bukharian Jews, posted a tribute mourning Levi's passing. A tribute also appeared on Facebook from a woman identified as Levi's sister.