Quite suddenly and without any warning, he suffered a cardiac arrest on the sidelines of a business trip. Immediate help given to him by companions and emergency doctors were of no avail.
Mr Caganic had been part of the core team of our institutes♦ for more than 20 years. With passion, wisdom and wit, he championed the interests of us all. He was appreciated and well-liked, approachable for everyone and a constant support for his colleagues in the house services. We all relied on his help on countless occasions.
Our special sympathy goes to his family, especially to his wife Jakica Caganic, who has also been a valued member of our staff for many years. The Caganic couple was an integral part of our “Max Planck family” for a long time. We are sure that the entire staff will stand by Mrs Caganic in this difficult time.
For now, we have nothing left but to mourn Mr Caganic and grieve with his family.
♦Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition and Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance, as well as the predecessor institutes.