Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot and a prominent philanthropist, has passed away at 95, as reported by CNN. Celebrated for transforming the home improvement industry, Marcus started Home Depot in Atlanta with Arthur Blank in 1978, after being fired from another company. Under Marcus’s leadership, Home Depot became a market leader, now employing nearly half a million people and boasting a market cap of $392 billion.

A dedicated philanthropist, Marcus supported diverse causes, including health care, veterans, and Jewish issues. His notable contributions include a $250 million donation to build the Georgia Aquarium. Marcus was also known for his political views, strongly supporting Republican causes and endorsing Donald Trump in recent elections. Former President Trump praised Marcus, calling him a “legendary entrepreneur and political genius.”

At the time of his death, Forbes estimated Marcus’s net worth at $11 billion.