Billionaire conservative philanthropist David Koch dead at 79

[mystery-ak]

Billionaire conservative philanthropist David Koch dead at 79
by Caitlin Yilek
 | August 23, 2019 08:26 AM
 | Updated Aug 23, 2019, 09:15 AM



Conservative billionaire David Koch has died at the age of 79.

Last year, Koch stepped down from Koch Industries and his influential political network Americans for Prosperity Foundation, citing his declining health.

Koch’s 83-year-old brother Charles confirmed the death in a statement Friday.

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my brother David. Anyone who worked with David surely experienced his giant personality and passion for life. Twenty-seven years ago, David was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and given a grim prognosis of a few years to live. David liked to say that a combination of brilliant doctors, state-of-the-art medications and his own stubbornness kept the cancer at bay. We can all be grateful that it did, because he was able to touch so many more lives as a result,” the statement said.

Koch leaves behind his wife, Julia, and their three children, David Koch Jr., Mary Julia Koch, and John Mark Koch.

“While we mourn the loss of our hero, we remember his iconic laughter, insatiable curiosity, and gentle heart. His stories of childhood adventures enlivened our family dinners; his endless knowledge rendered him our ‘walking Google.’ His sensitive heart had him shed a tear at the beauty of his daughter’s ballet, and beam with pride when his son beat him at chess. We will miss the fifth link in our family,” his wife said in a statement.

The brothers used their wealth to push for smaller government and traditionally supported Republican candidates and causes.

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[mountaineer]

Of course, the leftist ghouls are active on Twitter - celebrating his death, accusing Koch of having killed people, etc., without any regard for the facts.

Caleb Franz   @CalebFranz
David Koch fought for:
- Criminal justice reform
- Gay rights
- Nonintervention
- Privacy/Civil Liberties
- Reducing Economic restrictionists for lower income people

That’s part of his legacy. Ignoring that cause it isn’t politically convenient makes you part of the problem.
9:28 AM · Aug 23, 2019·

[skeeter]

Of course, the leftist ghouls are active on Twitter - celebrating his death, accusing Koch of having killed people, etc., without any regard for the facts.

Supposedly he was also big on open borders.

[dfwgator]

He was no conservative.

[mountaineer]

He was no conservative.

That's what's so funny (or disturbing) about the leftists' hatred for him. They don't even know nor care who he really was.

[austingirl]

That's what's so funny (or disturbing) about the leftists' hatred for him. They don't even know nor care who he really was.

They are incapable of thinking for themselves and wholeheartedly believe the memes propagated by their masters.

[Applewood]

That's what's so funny (or disturbing) about the leftists' hatred for him. They don't even know nor care who he really was.

People know the brothers support Republican candidates and that's all they need to know. 

[Right_in_Virginia]

GregGutfeld @greggutfeld
· Aug 24

 so @billmaher said he's glad david koch died, and his audience applauded. evidence of a needy phony and a gleeful mob uniting. Koch was a generous libertarian, whose millions went to fight disease. he did more for the world in a day, than Maher will do in his lifetime