Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Dead at 65

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died.

The tech mogul and owner of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks died Monday in Seattle from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma — which he first battled nine years earlier. He was 65.

Allen’s family released a statement: (via Mike Rosenberg of the Seattle Times)

Statement from Paul Allen’s family. He died today at 65 from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in Seattle pic.twitter.com/7KOi2fxySA

— Mike Rosenberg (@ByRosenberg) October 15, 2018

Allen shared the news that the lymphoma had returned just two weeks ago on Twitter:

Some personal news: Recently, I learned the non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma I battled in 2009 has returned. I’ve begun treatment & my doctors are optimistic that I will see a good result. Appreciate the support I’ve received & count on it as I fight this challenge. https://t.co/ZolxS8lni5

— Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen) October 1, 2018

[featured photo via Getty Images]

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