Bill Coors, a pioneer of the American brewing industry and former president of the Adolph Coors company, died peacefully at his home on Saturday at the age of 102.

Molson Coors confirmed his death in a statement released Saturday.

Bill Coors began working for his grandfather Adolph's brewery in 1939. Twenty years later, he became president of the company, during which he created and developed the aluminum can, a key step for the company. beer industry.

"His dedication, hard work and ingenuity have helped shape not only our company, but the entire beer industry," said Mark Hunter, President and CEO of Molson Coors, in a statement. communicated.

Bill Coors has spent 65 years in the company, moving from a regional brewer based in Colorado to one of the largest beer brands in America.

According to the National Beer Wholesalers Association, MillerCoors – the brand behind Coors Light, Miller Lite and Blue Moon – holds 24% of the beer market in the United States, behind Anheuser-Busch.

According to Bill Coors' directive, the company stated that no official ceremony in memory of his death would be organized. He is survived by three children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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