Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, dies at 65

Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, died on Monday from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, his family said in a statement.

The statement said that Allen, a “noted technologist, philanthropist, community builder, conservationist, musician and supporter of the arts,” passed away in Seattle, Washington, his family said through Allen’s company, Vulcan Inc. He was 65.

On behalf of the family, Allen’s sister, Jody, said her brother “was a remarkable individual on every level,” and while most knew him for his work, “he was a much loved brother and uncle, and an exceptional friend.”

Earlier this month, Allen revealed that his cancer — which he previously had in 2009 — had returned. He said in a statement at the time that he had started treatment and that he “plan[ned] on fighting this aggressively.”

Along with Bill Gates, Allen co-founded Microsoft Corp. in 1975

Allen, according to the Forbes 2018 list of billionaires, was the 44th richest person in the world, with his net worth listed at $20.3 billion. He donated more than $2.5 billion of his net worth throughout his lifetime to a wide range of interests, including ocean health, homelessness and advancing scientific research.

AP