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FedEx Founder Fred Smith Passes Away at 80
6/22/2025
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Story summary
- Fred Smith, founder and executive chairman of FedEx, passed away at 80 in Memphis, Tennessee.
- CEO Raj Subramaniam recognized Smith as a pioneering force and the heart of FedEx.
- Smith was celebrated as a mentor, devoted family man, and Marine.
- FedEx urges support for the Smith family and honoring his enduring legacy.
