As the world griefs over the death of Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen, of one of the inventors of the modern personal computer, his long-time friend and partner, Bill Gates has also released a statement.
In a Tuesday statement, Bill Gates described the late Allen as “a true partner and dear friend”.
He said, “I am heartbroken by the passing of one of my oldest and dearest friends, Paul Allen. From our early days together at Lakeside School, through our partnership in the creation of Microsoft, to some of our joint philanthropic projects over the years, Paul was a true partner and dear friend. Personal computing would not have existed without him.
“But Paul wasn’t content with starting one company. He channeled his intellect and compassion into a second act focused on improving people’s lives and strengthening communities in Seattle and around the world. He was fond of saying, ‘If it has the potential to do good, then we should do it.’ That’s the kind of person he was.
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“Paul loved life and those around him, and we all cherished him in return. He deserved much more time, but his contributions to the world of technology and philanthropy will live on for generations to come. I will miss him tremendously.”
Allen died of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 65 in Seattle on Monday.
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