Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies of cancer

Paul Allen died of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma Monday in Seattle. He was 65.



Allen co-founder Microsoft with Bill Gates at age 22. He had tweeted two Mondays ago, announcing that the disease, which he battled in 2009 had returned.

“Some personal news: Recently, I learned the non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma I battled in 2009 has returned.

I’ve begun treatment & my doctors are optimistic that I will see a good result. Appreciate the support I’ve received & count on it as I fight this challenge,” he wrote.