Paul Allen

Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates and went on to become a philanthropist and sports team owner, died on October 15, 2018, at the age of 65. When Allen was diagnosed with Hodgkin's illness eight years after co-founding Microsoft in 1975, he left the company. He owned the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA, the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL, and a piece in the Seattle Sounders soccer team. More than $2 billion was given out by him, including $500 million to his Allen Institute for Brain Science. Allen said that he was being treated for non-Hodgkins lymphoma in early October 2018. In 2009, he received treatment for the condition.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is likewise a huge spender. He owns the exceedingly luxury yacht Octopus. It cost roughly $200 million to build and around $38,400 per week to operate. The boat's luxury is vast, including helicopter pads, submarines, shuttle boats, and a live performance studio.

Occupation: Philanthropist

Born: January 21, 1953