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 system.
His family made the obituary announcement in a statement on Monday through his sister Jody Allen.
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 friend.
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 day.
Allen was also owner of the NFLs Seattle Seahawks and NBAs Portland Trail Blazers
He announced on October 1st that the cancer he had defeated in 2009 had returned.
Ive begun treatment