Outrage over Wall Street's "toxic" work culture is sparked by the death of a 35-year-old US banker.

Wall Street bankers are furious at the abrupt death of a 35-year-old Bank of America employee, blaming their toxic workplace culture—particularly the extended workweeks—for the man's demise. Leo Lukenas III was a former Green Beret who worked in the bank's Financial Institutions Group. The New York Post reports that he passed away on May 2 from "acute coronary artery thrombus". His death occurred following several weeks of purportedly working up to 100 hours a week on a $2 billion merger, which was finalized three days prior to his untimely demise. Wall Street's response to Mr. Lukenas's passing was fast and harsh, with many criticizing the rigorous work environment that permeates many  financial institutions, including Bank of America. According to the Post, bank staffers slammed Mr Lukenas' boss Gary Howe, co-head of the financial institutions group. Some employees even reportedly messaged each other about a possible walkout in an effort to bargain for better working conditions.