Microsoft co-founder dies at 65

By Ahmet Salih Alacaci

ANKARA

Microsoft Corporation co-founder Paul Allen died Monday at age 65, according to a statement released by one of his companies.

Vulcan Inc. said Allen passed away in Seattle, Washington due to complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the immune system.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our founder Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and noted technologist, philanthropist, community builder, conservationist, musician and supporter of the arts,” said the statement by Vulcan, his investment firm.

Besides co-founding Microsoft with Bill Gates, he founded various technology firms and institutes such as the Allen Institute and Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence.

By Ahmet Salih Alacaci

ANKARA

Microsoft Corporation co-founder Paul Allen died Monday at age 65, according to a statement released by one of his companies.

Vulcan Inc. said Allen passed away in Seattle, Washington due to complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the immune system.

Besides co-founding Microsoft with Bill Gates, he founded various technology firms and institutes such as the Allen Institute and Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence.