Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Alan dies on Monday He was suffering from cancer (non-hodgkin’s lymphoma). Alan was 65 years old. Paul Allen's company, Vulcan Inc, tweeted about this.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of @PaulGAllen, our founder and noted technologist, philanthropist, community builder, conservationist, musician and supporter of the arts. All of us who worked with Paul feel an inexpressible loss today. https://t.co/OMLZ7ivvSD pic.twitter.com/Bfa8kK6Q8e
— Vulcan Inc. (@VulcanInc) October 15, 2018
‘Microsoft also expressed grief over the death of Paul Allen. Company CEO Satya Nadella said, 'Paul Allen's contribution towards our company, industry and community is incomparable. They made great inventions, we would always be grateful to them. "
Paul Gardner Allen was born on January 21, 1953 in Seattle, United States of America. In collaboration with Bill Gates, he founded Microsoft in 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software company.
Statement from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the passing of Paul Allen: pic.twitter.com/1iLDLenLKz
— Microsoft (@Microsoft) October 15, 2018
Thank you, Paul. pic.twitter.com/SDj5Xp34jj
— Microsoft (@Microsoft) October 15, 2018
In 2007 and 2008, Allen was inducted into Time Magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. Many of his charitable trusts run. Allen has provided assistance of more than $ 2 billion in the last few decades in areas such as marine health, homeless people and advanced scientific research.