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Obituary of Paul Allen (65)

Paul Allen

01/21/1953 - 10/15/2018 (65)

Paul Allen
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We remember Paul Allen for his curious and generous mind — an innovator who blended technology with humanity to build a better future.

7 years since Paul Allen left us10/15/2025
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What we choose to do with our lives, and how we spend our time, defines who we are.

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Wolky pays tribute to Paul Allen, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-founder of Microsoft, who passed away on October 15, 2018, in Seattle. Born on January 21, 1953, Allen was one of the pioneering minds behind the digital revolution. Alongside Bill Gates, he founded Microsoft in 1975, helping bring personal computing to millions of people worldwide. Beyond technology, he dedicated his life to advancing science, education, and the arts through the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. An explorer at heart, Paul Allen combined innovation with generosity, proving that vision and compassion can shape a better future.

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01/25/2026
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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01/25/2026

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