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The Creator of Controversial Anti-Virus McAfee Has Died - Aged 75

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Source: https://www.engadget.com/john-mcafee-dead-200832456.html

 

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John McAfee, notorious creator of the McAfee Anti-virus software has been found dead in prison at the age of 75. People found his body in his Barcelona Prison Cell where he was waiting to be extradited to the US to face tax evasion charges.

 

Software pioneer John McAfee is escorted by immigration officers to the Guatemalan Airport in Guatemala City December 12, 2012. McAfee, who is wanted for questioning in Belize over the murder of a neighbor, told Reuters on Wednesday that he has boarded a plane for Miami after being deported from Guatemala. REUTERS/Jorge Dan Lopez (GUATEMALA - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS)

 

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Antivirus software entrepreneur John McAfee has died at the age of 75. According to Spanish-language publications El Mundo and El Pais, police found McAfee dead in the Barcelona prison cell where he was awaiting extradition to the US. A spokesperson for the Spanish Justice Department has since confirmed the death to Reuters. The reports indicate that authorities believe he committed suicide, but the cause of death has not been officially determined. 

 

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Well, this is some really sad news. No one should consider suicide as an option - if you are at that point, please seek help. That goes for everyone from everyday citizens to convicted criminals. 

No matter what you thought of the man, this is still pretty upsetting that a pioneer in the computing industry has passed away. 

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Damn it - seems I was beaten to it on this post: 

 

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