The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and Intel announced Moore’s death following his peaceful passing at his home in Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Betty,.
In memoriam: Intel reports that co-founder and semiconductor pioneer Gordon Moore passed away at his home yesterday, March 24. Moore, whose list of contributions spans everything from new technology to nature conservation, helped to shape the technological landscape that we know and rely upon today. He went on to create and support advancements in preservation, patient care, and scientific discovery along with his wife of 72 years, Betty Irene Whitaker Moore.
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and Intel announced Moore’s death following his peaceful passing at his home in Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Betty, his sons Kenneth and Steven, and four grandchildren.
Today, we lost a visionary.
Gordon Moore, thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/bAiBAtmd9K
— Intel (@intel) March 25, 2023
Moore’s list of credits is a long one spanning decades of technological innovation. After graduating from the Applied Physics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University in 1958, Moore joined Fairchild Semiconductor, eventually becoming the research & development division director.