Skip to main content
Clear icon
60º

Swap Shop founder Preston Henn dies at 86

Attorney says Henn died of natural causes at Hillsboro Beach home

No description found

LAUDERHILL, Fla. – The founder of a popular South Florida flea market has died at the age of 86, his attorney told Local 10 News.

Preston Henn died Sunday of natural causes at his Hillsboro Beach home, Henn's Fort Lauderdale attorney, Bruce Rogow, confirmed.

Recommended Videos



Henn founded the Swap Shop in 1963.

He has been the focus of several controversies, including a multimillion-dollar settlement over counterfeit goods being sold at the Swap Shop.


About the Author
Peter Burke headshot

Peter Burke returned for a second stint of duty at Local 10 News in February 2014.

Loading...

Recommended Videos