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DENVER – William "Bill" Coors, leader of the beer industry and a member of the Molson Coors Brewing Company, has passed away.
Coors died peacefully at home on Saturday, at the age of 102, according to a company statement.
Bill Coors is the grandson of Adolph Coors and former chairman of the Adolph Coors board of directors.
According to the company's publication, Bill Coors began his career with the company in 1939 and later helped to revolutionize the beer business with the creation and development of the aluminum can.
Bill Coors will spend more than 65 years with the company that bears his name.
"Our company stands alongside giants like Bill Coors," said Mark Hunter, President and CEO of Molson Coors, in a statement. "His dedication, hard work and ingenuity have shaped not only our company, but the entire beer industry. We honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work that he loved so much – brewing the tastiest and highest quality beer to share with family and friends. Hi to you, uncle Bill!
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