Fred Smith, Billionaire Founder of FedEx, Is Dead at 80

The New York TimesMonday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00:56 AM
Fred Smith, Billionaire Founder of FedEx, Is Dead at 80
Fred Smith, the visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized global shipping by founding FedEx, has passed away at 80. Known for turning a college paper idea into a logistics empire, Smith’s "absolutely, positively overnight" guarantee changed how the world moves packages. His leadership made FedEx a household name and reshaped modern commerce.
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