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# Simons Foundation Co-Founder, Mathematician and Investor Jim Simons Dies at 86

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## Summary

Jim Simons, co-founder of the Simons Foundation, mathematician, and investor, passed away at 86. He contributed to mathematics, pioneered quantitative investing, and supported various philanthropic causes.

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