Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer dead at 58: ‘Dedicated leader’
Waffle House CEO and president Walt Ehmer, remembered as a "tireless advocate for public safety," has died at the age of 58, the Atlanta Police Foundation announced Sunday.
16 Handles founder Solomon Choi dies at 44
Solomon Choi's famed 16 Handles grew to 40 locations internationally before he sold the franchise in 2022 to its largest franchiser, Neil Hershman.
William Post, who helped invent Pop-Tarts, dead at 96
William "Bill" Post, often credited with having a key role in the invention of the Pop-Tart, died Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 96.
Bob Moore, founder of Bob’s Red Mill, dead at 94
Bob Moore, the founder of Bob’s Red Mill, died Saturday at the age of 94, according to a statement from the whole-grain company he founded.
Stew Leonard Jr. pens emotional obituary for dad who founded well-known grocery chain
Stew Leonard Sr., the founder of the regional grocery store chain Stew Leonard's, has died at the age of 93. His son, Stew Leonard Jr., shared an obituary in his honor.
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies at 94
Gordon Moore, the man who co-founded the technology giant Intel, has died at the age of 94. Moore died peacefully his home in Hawaii surrounded by family.
Xerox CEO John Visentin unexpectedly dies at 59
Under Visentin's leadership, Xerox expanded its expertise and offerings to digital and IT services, financial services and disruptive technologies.
Fidelity’s former CEO Ned Johnson, dead at 91: ‘he was a visionary’
Edward Johnson III, the man who transformed Fidelity Investments into the Wall Street and investment giant it is today, died on Wednesday at the age of 91, his family has confirmed.
Subway co-founder Peter Buck dead at 90: report
One of the men who co-founded the Subway sandwich chain has died.
Walter Scott Jr., business partner of Warren Buffett, dead at 90
Like his more famous friend, Warren Buffett, Walter Scott Jr. spent most of his life in his native Omaha, Neb., and made billions from a diverse range of mostly unglamorous businesses.
David Swensen, Yale University’s chief investment officer, dies at 67
David Swensen, Yale University’s chief investment officer, died on Wednesday evening at the age of 67, after a long battle with cancer.
Aretha Franklin dead at 76, remembering the 'Queen of Soul'
'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin has died at the age of 76. Here is a look back at her iconic life and career.