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Wendy Thomas founder Dave Thomas dies at 69
Dave Thomas founder of Wendy's, famous for his commercials, died in Florida from liver cancer at age 69. The Columbus native built a fast food empire after a KFC start, named Wendy's for his daughter, and supported adoption through his Dave Thomas Foundation. He survived by his wife Lorraine, five children, and 16 grandchildren.
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