Obituaries: Page 3
AOL Co-founder Jim Kimsey Dies at 76
Kimsey is remembered as a savvy businessman and generous philanthropist.
Inventor Artur Fischer, Who Held More Than 1,100 Patents, Dies at 96
The inventor of the first synchronized electronic camera flash surpassed Thomas Edison's record of most patents.
Marvin Minsky, AI Pioneer, Dies at 88
The MIT professor invented vital research equipment and consulted on Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey.'
10 Memorable Quotes from Pop Legend David Bowie
Take a look back at some of the wisdom the iconic artist leaves behind.
North Face Co-Founder Douglas Tompkins, 72, Dies in Kayaking Accident
Tompkins also co-founded Esprit, but turned his back on the business world in the 1990s to focus on his conservation efforts.
Remembering Chuck Williams, Founder of Williams-Sonoma
Not everyone can say they changed the face of American cooking.
Remembering George Mueller, the 'Father of the Space Shuttle'
The trailblazing electrical engineer who played a pivotal role in landing men on the moon died last week. He was 97.
What One Man's Fight Against the IRS Teaches Us About Entrepreneurship
Irwin Schiff's wrongheaded pursuit of fighting federal taxes left a lasting legacy for modern business owners.
Bagel-Machine Inventor Daniel Thompson Dies at 94
A serial inventor, Thompson both popularized and transformed the bagel.
What the Death of My Teacher and Friend Taught Me About Mentorship
You never really lose a truly good mentor, even when you lose a truly good friend.
Vincent Marotta Sr., Who Helped Revolutionize How the World Brews Coffee, Dies at 91
The intrepid Ohio entrepreneur convinced 'Joltin Joe' DiMaggio to stump for Mr. Coffee, even though the legendary centerfielder never touched the stuff it brewed.
Josh Greenberg, Co-Founder of Shuttered Music Service Grooveshark, Dead at 28
While Greenberg's death arrives on the heels of his company's closure due to a four-year legal war, police found no evidence of foul play or suicide.
Burt Shavitz, the Bearded Hippie Co-Founder and Face of Burt's Bees, Dies at 80
Burt's Bees, famous for its lip balm, got its start after Shavitz picked up a hitchhiker in 1984.
Creator of the Iconic Pink Plastic Flamingo Dies
Don Featherstone was 79. His kitschy lawn ornament is still standing.
Sheryl Sandberg's Husband Dave Goldberg Died After Hotel Gym Accident
A memorial service for the SurveyMonkey CEO will be held today at Stanford University.