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LendingTree CEO Doug Lebda Dies in ATV Accident

10/18/2025

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Doug Lebda, the 55-year-old CEO of LendingTree, died in an ATV accident on October 12 at his farm in Mill Spring, North Carolina.
Lebda's barking dog led rescuers to locate his body after he was found alone and pinned under the vehicle.
Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 and helped revolutionize online loan comparisons.
A memorial service is scheduled for October 19 in Charlotte, where tributes highlight his generosity and impact.

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Story summary

Doug Lebda, the 55-year-old CEO of LendingTree, died in an ATV accident on October 12 at his farm in Mill Spring, North Carolina.
Lebda's barking dog led rescuers to locate his body after he was found alone and pinned under the vehicle.
Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 and helped revolutionize online loan comparisons.
A memorial service is scheduled for October 19 in Charlotte, where tributes highlight his generosity and impact.