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EMC Co-Founder Commits Suicide

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the going-out-on-my-terms dept.

The Register is reporting that EMC co-founder Richard Egan has committed suicide. The article has an interesting look back at some of his accomplishments. "Egan had an amazing life, encompassing involvement in the Apollo space program, the US Marines, starting and building the most successful storage company on the planet, and becoming the US ambassador to Ireland. Finally, aged 73 and facing a lingering death, he ended the battle decisively and on his terms. He was never a shrinking violet."

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  1. Re:"Committed Suicide?" by Seumas · · Score: 4, Funny

    Am I the only one who didn't understand a fucking word of the above poster's meaningless rambling platitudes? You sound like Mother Theresa. "Why help people? Just tell them to suffer in agony because it's beautiful."

    I hope when you're confronted with that situation you can look at your pain-stricken loved one and tell them "toughen up you fucking pussy".