Fred Smith

(1944-2025)

American business magnate, founder of FedEx

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Frederick Wallace Smith (August 11, 1944 – June 21, 2025) was an American business magnate and investor. He was the founder and chairman of FedEx Corporation, the world's largest express transportation company. Smith stepped down as CEO in June 2022 and was succeeded by Raj Subramaniam. He was considered one of the most successful transportation entrepreneurs in the world. At the time of his death, he had an estimated net worth of $5.3 billion according to Forbes.

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Born	Frederick W. Smith 11 August 1944 Marks, Mississippi, United States
Died	21 June 2025 (aged 80)
Zodiac	Leo
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Linda Black Grisham - · · m. 1969; div. 1977 info edit

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Rachel info 1st child with Diane Smith (I) Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Molly info 2nd child with Diane Smith (I) Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Richard Wallace info 3rd child with Diane Smith (I) Male · - · Celebrity Baby

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Sandra Windland Smith info 4th child with Linda Black Grisham Female b. 19 Jan 1970 d. 31 May 2005 · Age: 35 (at death) · 1970-2005 · American photographer

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Arthur William Smith info 5th child with Diane Smith (I) Male b. 27 May 1982 · Age: 43 · 1982- · American football player and coach

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Frederick Buchanan info 6th child with Diane Smith (I) Male b. 21 Oct 1990 · Age: 34 · 1990- · Celebrity Baby

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