Bernie Marcus, the co-founder of Home Depot, passed away at the age of 95. Marcus, along with his business partner Arthur Blank, revolutionized the home improvement industry by creating a warehouse-style store with a vast selection of products at discount prices. Marcus's vision led to the rapid growth of Home Depot, which eventually became the world's largest home improvement retailer. He also dedicated himself to philanthropy, donating millions to various causes including autism research and the construction of the Georgia Aquarium.

Based on reporting by Glenn Rifkin, The New York Times