Fred Smith, who transformed the parcel shipping industry by risking his family’s fortune to found FedEx Corp. in 1971, has died. He was 80. “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I share ...

Frederick Smith built FedEx from a college idea into one of the most influential businesses in the world. (Photo: FedEx) Frederick W. Smith, who founded FedEx Express Corp. fifty-four years ago and ...

Fred Smith, Founder of FedEx and 'Source of Inspiration to All,' Dead at 80 originally appeared on Parade. Fred Smith, founder of FedEx and parcel industry pioneer, has died. Announced by the FedEx ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - Fred Smith, the founder and executive chairman of FedEx, died at 80 years old. Smith died Saturday evening after reportedly suffering a heart attack. He launched the ...

Fred Smith, the visionary who turned a college paper into the global shipping powerhouse FedEx, has died. He was 80. Although he stepped down as CEO in 2022, Smith's influence on how the world ships ...