FedEx founder Fred Smith dies aged 80

FedEx founder Fred Smith dies aged 80
Fred Smith, pictured in 2021, started FedEx in 1973 (John Bazemore/AP)
Sun, 22 Jun, 2025 - 10:10
Associated Press

Fred Smith, the FedEx founder who revolutionised the express delivery industry, has died aged 80.

FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small parcels and documents more quickly than the US postal service could.

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