Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies
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appreciate the support ive received1 paul allen a co-founder of microsoft has died at 65 from complications of non-hodgkins lymphoma a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes which are part of the bodys immune system1 my brother was a remarkable individual on every level. while most knew paul allen as a technologist and philanthropist for us he was a much loved brother and uncle and an exceptional friend1 pauls family and friends were blessed to experience his wit warmth his generosity and deep concern. for all the demands on his schedule there was always time for family and friends. at this time of loss and grief for us and so many others we are profoundly grateful for the care and concern he demonstrated every day1 allen was also owner of the nfls seattle seahawks and nbas portland trail blazers1 he announced on october 1st that the cancer he had defeated in 2009 had returned1 ive begun treatment1 his family made the obituary announcement in a statement on monday through his sister jody allen1 born in seattle allen attended washington state university for two years before dropping out to co-found microsoft in 1975 with bill gates a friend of his from high school1 allen who left microsoft in 1983 set up investment firm vulcan inc in 1986 to manage his multibillion-dollar portfolio1 paul allens contributions to our company our industry and to our community are indispensable microsoft chief executive officer satya nadella said in a statement1 as co-founder of microsoft in his own quiet and persistent way he created magical products experiences and institutions and in doing so he changed the world1 allen who ranked 44th on forbes magazines 2018 list of billionaires with a 20.5 billion fortune was a major benefactor in seattle funding everything from libraries and universities to brain research1 his investments include ownership stakes in several professional sports teams including the nbas portland trail blazers nfls seattle seahawks and seattle sounders fc of major league soccer1