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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:The EASY way out! by paazin · · Score: 1, Troll
    Yeah this guy was a truly noble American:

    He was involved in a tax shelter case in 2006. The Irish Times reported he had invested $62m in a scheme set up by KPMG partners.

    What's with our obsession to praise and reward those who ultimately just take advantage of us?