Duty-free shops innovator Chuck Feeney died this week at the age of 92.
AdvertisementAdvertisementIrish-American billionaire Chuck Feeney died this week at the age of 92.
According to Irish journalist Conor O'Clery's biography of Feeney, "The Billionaire Who Wasn't: How Chuck Feeney Secretly Made and Gave Away a Fortune," Feeney was uncomfortable with his wealth even earlier on in his career.
Chuck Feeney lived modestly, preferring rented apartments over mansions.
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