Reported about 2 months ago
Autry Stephens, the founder of Endeavor Energy Resources and an oil tycoon, struck a $26 billion deal to sell his company but died before its completion. Diagnosed with cancer, the 86-year-old made the sale to ensure financial security for his family. Despite his passing, his fortune rose significantly, positioning him as one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, with his family slated to inherit a substantial portion of the profit.
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