McDonalds chief Cantalupo dies

McDonald's said today that Jim Cantalupo, 60, its chairman and CEO, has died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack in Orlando.

A 28-year veteran of the company, Cantalupo was formerly president and vice-chairman of McDonald's Corporation.

Before that, he was vice chairman of the Corporation and chairman and chief executive officer of McDonald's International. Cantalupo was first appointed to McDonald's board of directors in 1987.

He joined the company as financial controller 29 years ago.