A file photo of Paul Allen dated Sept. 17, 2017. Photo: APSan Francisco: Paul Allen, who founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in the 1970s and later went on to become an investor, philanthropist and sports team owner, died Monday after his latest battle with cancer at age 65. While most knew Paul Allen as a technologist and philanthropist, for us he was a much loved brother and uncle, and an exceptional friend,” Allen’s sister Jody said in a statement announcing his death. “Paul Allen was the ultimate trail blazer -- in business, philanthropy and in sports,” said NBA commissioner Adam Silver. “Paul Allen was the driving force behind keeping the NFL in the Pacific Northwest,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.

Source: Mint October 16, 2018 01:52 UTC