Bernie Marcus, Home Depot co-founder who pledged to give away his billions, has died. November 6, 2024 2:16 PM ET. Alina Selyukh Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus died this week at the age of 95 .

Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement chain, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died. He was 95.

Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the former pharmacist who became a billionaire by co-founding Home Depot Inc., the world’s largest home-improvement retailer, has died. He was 95.

“Bernie Marcus was a visionary leader in Georgia’s history. As a co-founder of The Home Depot, he revolutionized the retail industry, making the company’s orange apron an iconic corporate ...

Marcus was a man of second acts -- starting the home improvement chain after getting fired at age 48. After Home Depot's success made him a billionaire, he became a prolific philanthropist.

Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement chain, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died.