https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/15/microsoft-co-founder-paul-allen-dies-of-cancer-at-age-65.htmlMicrosoft 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.
Paul G. Allen was a billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975. He also owned several sports teams, including the Seattle Seahawks and the Portland Trail Blazers.
Paul G. Allen passed away on October 15, 2018 at the age of 65 due to complications from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer he had been battling for years.
At the time of his death, Paul G. Allen's net worth was estimated to be around $20 billion, making him one of the wealthiest people in the world.
As the co-founder of Microsoft, Paul G. Allen played a crucial role in the company's early success. He was responsible for naming the company "Micro-Soft" and also wrote the company's first programming code. He left Microsoft in 1983 due to health reasons but remained on the board of directors until 2000.
Paul G. Allen's impact extended far beyond Microsoft. He was a pioneer in the field of technology and helped revolutionize the way we use computers. He was also a major philanthropist, donating billions of dollars to various causes such as science, education, and wildlife conservation. His legacy will continue to live on through the many organizations and initiatives he supported.