Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines founder, dies at 87

Source: CNN



New York (CNN Business)Herb Kelleher, the eccentric founder of Southwest Airlines, died Thursday. He was 87.

The company announced his passing in a statement that described Kelleher as a "pioneer, a maverick, and an innovator." The cause of death was not disclosed.

"His vision revolutionized commercial aviation and democratized the skies," the company said. "Herb's passion, zest for life, and insatiable investment in relationships made lasting and immeasurable impressions on all who knew him and will forever be the bedrock and esprit de corps of Southwest Airlines."

He is survived by his wife and three of their four children, according to a blog post from the company.

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