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Longtime friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft.
Longtime friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft.
Photo: Reuters
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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The tweet text of Teddy Schleifer reads as follows:
The original letter from Allen (from the promise to give).
I would think that a lot of money in his will should go to philanthropy / charity to enable him to honor the promise.
The tweet text of Teddy Schleifer reads as follows:
The original letter from Allen (from the promise to give).
I would think that a lot of money in his will should go to philanthropy / charity to enable him to honor the promise.
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Photo: Screenshot of Twitter screen
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Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
Paul Allen died on Oct. 15, as a result of complications related to the treatment of his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which he had announced back in early October.
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Longtime friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft.
Longtime friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft.
Photo: Reuters
Bill Gates said he was moved by the death of his co-founder of Microsoft.
Bill Gates says he is "torn apart" by the death of his childhood friend and co-founder of Microsoft, Paul Allen.
Allen, owner of the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL and Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA, died Monday afternoon after a battle against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, his family confirmed to Business Insider. He was 65 years old.
Gates said that Allen had helped change the world with the creation of the personal computer. He added that Allen's life had been marked by a "second act" in which he was trying to improve the lives of people in Seattle, from where he came, as well as around the world .
The statement by Gates, which has been picked up by CNBC and the Washington Post, is reproduced below in its entirety:
"I'm sorry for the passing of one of my oldest and dearest friends, Paul Allen, from our beginnings at Lakeside School, through our partnership in creating Microsoft, to some of our philanthropic projects. common over the years, Paul a true partner and dear friend, personal computer would not have existed without him.
"But Paul was not happy to start a business, he focused his intelligence and compassion on a second act to improve people's lives and strengthen communities in Seattle and around the world. say, "If it has the potential to do good, then we should do it. That's the kind of person he was.
"Paul loved life and loved ones, and we all cherish him in return, he deserved much more time, but his contributions to the world of technology and philanthropy will continue to exist for generations to come. will be sorely missed. "
READ: Paul Allen obituary of Business Insider »
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