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Bill Gates' father dies at 94

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William Gates, the father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, died Monday from Alzheimer's disease. He was 94.

A lawyer and philanthropist, Gates Sr. was influential in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He led its first efforts to improve global health, and he advocated for progressive taxation.

“My dad’s wisdom, generosity, empathy and humility had a huge influence on people around the world,” Bill Gates said in a tribute.

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