By Zuko Komiisa
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) owner John Y. Brown has died.
John Y. Brown Jr., who amassed a fortune in both business and sports before becoming governor of Kentucky, in the United States has passed away. He was 88.
Before Brown transformed Kentucky Fried Chicken into a multinational company and a household name, it was a collection of small-town eateries.
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In addition, Brown had three basketball clubs under his ownership, including the Boston Celtics.
Brown who was the former Democratic governor, served from 1979 to 1983.
His family said in a press release on Tuesday that “every day was an exciting adventure”.
“He was a true Kentucky original who beamed with pride for his home state and its people,” the family said. “He had many prominent accomplishments, but most of all he loved his family with all of his heart, and we in turn loved him with all of our hearts.”
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— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) November 22, 2022
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