DIY icon Bernie Marcus died at the age of 95!

DIY icon Bernie Marcus died at the age of 95!

Home Depot, USA - Bernard "Bernie" Marcus, the legendary co-founder of The Home Depot and an influential GOP Megadonor, died at the age of 95. His death was confirmed by The Home Depot in a statement in which he was called the "master dealer and genius in customer service". Marcus left an impressive legacy that inspired a nation of do -it -yourselfers to tackle projects of all kinds.

With an estimated assets of $ 7.4 billion, Marcus was a key figure in the world of retail. The Home Depot, founded in 1978, has developed into a giant with over 2,300 branches and a market evaluation of almost $ 400 billion. In the company's statement, it was emphasized that Marcus always adhered to the basic values of the company, in particular that. "He never lost sight of his modest roots and used his success to help others generously," it said.

a life for politics

The open -hearted Republican was a loud supporter of the former President Donald Trump and donated millions to him and other conservative politicians, including the late John McCain and Florida's governor Ron Desantis. Marcus and his wife Billi were the signatories of the Giving Pledge, in which they undertook to donate most of their assets. "It was always my belief that it does nothing to leave enormous assets for our children," said Marcus and emphasized the joy that it prepares to give during life.

The news of his death has already made waves and will further heat the discussion about his remarkable life story and its influence on the American business world and politics. This is a developing story.