Charles Feeney, billionaire philanthropist who gave away $8 billion fortune anonymously, dies at 92

Charles "Chuck" Feeney, co-founder of Duty Free Shoppers, passed away at age 92 after donating over $8 billion to charity.
Feeney pioneered the concept of "Giving While Living," spending the last four decades anonymously giving away his fortune to universities, hospitals, and humanitarian causes worldwide.
His efforts supported peace in Northern Ireland, disease prevention, social justice, scientific research, integrated education, and provided major donations to Cornell, his alma mater.
Feeney lived modestly, flew economy, used a plastic bag for a briefcase, and wore a $15 watch despite accumulating billions through his duty-free shops.
The Atlantic Philanthropies, the foundation through which Feeney made grants, closed in 2020 after he achieved his goal of giving away his entire fortune except for $2 million.