FedEx -founder Fred Smith, the billionaire father of NFL coach Arthur Smith, died at the age of 80 according to several reports.
The older Smith started exploiting in 1973, with the company that becomes a multinational force that offers transport, e-commerce and more.
A cause of death has not yet been provided for Smith, who was also a minority owner of the Washington commanders from 2003 to 2021.
The founder of Memphis, Fedex in Tennessee, was honored by various politicians after his death, including Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn.
‘I am deeply sad due to the death of Fred Smith,’ she said. ‘As the founder of Fedex, his leadership and innovation transformed global trade, and he will be reminded for his ruthless drive, patriotism and dedication to service.
‘His estate will not only exist by the company that he has built, but because of the countless lives he has touched. Pray for his wife, children and family. ‘
FedEx founder Fred Smith, the billionaire father of NFL coach Arthur Smith, died
Arthur used to be the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons and is now the attacking coordinator for the Steelers.
Smith, who was worth $ 5.3 billion at the time of his death According to Forbeswas also known for his philanthropy work because he donated millions of dollars to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (he served in the Marine Corps for four years before he founded FedEx).
The businessman resigned as the CEO of Fedex in 2022 (although he continued to serve as executive chairman), and he was praised on Saturday as ‘the most important Memphian in History’ by the city Former Mayor Jim Strickland.
“He benefited our city in all possible ways and allowed Memphian generations to realize the American dream,” Strickland continued. “God bless Fred Smith. My participation in the Smith family. ‘
Arthur, 43, was born in Memphis before he eventually became an NFL coach.
He worked for his hometown franchise, the Titans, for nine years when he rose the ranks of the coach from defensive quality control to offensive coordinator of 2019-2020.
He accepted the head coaching of the Falcons in 2021 and was eventually fired after the 2023 season after placing a record of 7-10 for the third consecutive year.
Smith is seen with former President Joe Biden during a meeting with the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force in 2021
Arthur is currently the attacking coordinator of Steelers.
And fans of Pittsburgh offered some support for the coach after they heard of the news.
“I have to feel for Arthur tonight. Losing a parent is rough. RIP Mr Smith, ‘One said on x.
‘Praying to Arthur Smith and his family,’ another said.
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