Guest guest Posted January 8, 2002 Report Share Posted January 8, 2002 http://biz./apf/020108/obit_thomas_2.html Tuesday January 8, 8:51 am Eastern Time Wendy's Founder Dave Thomas Dies Dave Thomas, the Portly Pitchman Whose Homespun Ads Built Up Wendy's Hamburgers, Dies at Age 69 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Dave Thomas, the portly pitchman whose homespun ads built Wendy's Old-Fashioned Hamburgers into one of the world's most successful fast-food franchises, has died. He was 69. Thomas died around midnight at his home in Florida, the company said Tuesday. The cause of death was not given. Thomas had been undergoing dialysis for a kidney problem since early 2001, and had quadruple heart bypass surgery in December 1996. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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