Jim Simons, an award-winning mathematician who left a remarkable academic career to venture into the unfamiliar world of finance, and subsequently became one of Wall Street’s most successful investors, passed away at his Manhattan home on Friday. He was 86 years old. The news of his death was confirmed by his spokesperson, Jonathan Gasthalter, although the cause was not specified. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Simons had an estimated net worth of $31.8 billion, placing him as the 49th wealthiest individual globally. US Billionaire Angela Chao Dies After Accidentally Reversing Tesla Into Pond, Accident Puts Car's Gearshift Design Under Scrutiny.
Jim Simons Dies
It is with great sadness that the Simons Foundation announces the death of its co-founder and chair emeritus, James Harris Simons. Jim was an award-winning mathematician, a legendary investor and a generous philanthropist. https://t.co/w48DhauUVj pic.twitter.com/Dd2FXhjEmc
— Simons Foundation (@SimonsFdn) May 10, 2024
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