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JAMES SIMONS Obituary

SIMONS--James Harris. It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the death of our Chair Emeritus and Co-founder, Jim Simons. Beloved husband and father, Jim passed away on May 10th at his home in New York City. James Harris Simons was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on April 25, 1938. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, devoted children, Liz, Nat, and Audrey, five grandchildren and one great- grandson. An innovative mathematician, successful investor and passionate philanthropist, Jim will be missed by all. The Simons Foundation

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Published by New York Times on May 11, 2024.

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May 11, 2024

Sending my deepest condolences to the entire Simon´s family I met Jim in 1990 while working at Franklin Electronic Publishers he was a kind, compassionate, family man whose brilliance was unmatched. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. May his memory be a blessing to all the lives he touched. May he rest in eternal peace.

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