Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus passed away at the age of 95, a company statement has revealed. He was married to Billi Marcus before his death, and prior to that, to Ruth Rados, who passed away in July 2023.

The Republican donor was also a prolific philanthropist whose numerous gifts included funds to build the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.

Bernie Marcus, the billionaire who cofounded Home Depot and became a Republican megadonor and supporter of civic and political causes in the United States and Israel, has died.

"The entire Home Depot family is deeply saddened by the death of our co-founder Bernie Marcus. We owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to Bernie. He was a master merchant and a r

The Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus, one of the region’s biggest benefactors, has died. He was 95 years old. “The entire Home Depot family is deeply saddened,” the company said in a prepared statement. “We owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to Bernie. He was a master merchant and a retail visionary.”