Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx and a celebrated entrepreneur who frequented Washington, DC, died Saturday at 80.

Fred Smith, the founder of the FedEx Corporation, which revolutionized express delivery, and father of the Steelers' offensive coordinator, has died at 80, according to Memphis Mayor Paul Young. "Fred Smith was more than a business leader;

Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said.