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Microsoft Co-founder Paul Allen Dies of Cancer at Age 65
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on Monday afternoon.
Credit: Beatrice de Gea/The New York Times
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on Monday afternoon.
Allen's Vulcan Inc. announced that he died in Seattle at 65 years old.
Allen's sister, Jody, said he was "a remarkable individual on every level."
"While most knew Paul Allen as a technologist and philanthropist, for us he was a much-loved brother and uncle, and an exceptional friend. Paul's family and friends were blessed to experience his wit, warmth, his generosity and deep concern," she said in a statement. "For all the demands on his schedule, there was always time for family and friends. At this time of loss and grief for us – and so many others – we are profoundly grateful for the care and concern he demonstrated every day."
Allen ranked among the world's wealthiest individuals. As of Monday afternoon, he ranked 44th on Forbes' 2018 list of billionaires with an estimated net worth of more than $20 billion.
Through Vulcan, Allen's network of philanthropic efforts and organizations, the Microsoft co-founder supported research in artificial intelligence and new frontier technologies. The group also invested in Seattle's cultural institutions and the revitalization of parts of the city.
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