Paul Allen died from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, his family issued a statement saying they ‘were blessed to experience his wit, warmth.’
Paul Allen, a co-founder of Microsoft and owner of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers has died at 65 from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
His family made the announcement in a statement on Monday through his sister Jody Allen.
Allen announced on October 1 that the cancer he had defeated in 2009 had returned.
“I’ve begun treatment & my doctors are optimistic that I will see a good result,” Allen posted on Twitter. “Appreciate the support I’ve received & count on it as I fight this challenge.”
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella released a statement shortly after the news of his death.
