Ray Kroc

Dead

Born: 10/5/1902 in Oak Park, Illinois, USA
Died: 1/14/1984
Age: 81
Cause of death: heart failure

Noted For: restauratuer; McDonald's franchise owner (1955-61), corporate owner (1961-84). Owner of the San Diego Padres (1974-84).
Quotation: "I've never seen a Brinks truck follow a hearse."