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Antivirus pioneer John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison cell

Antivirus company founder sold his slice of the business in the 1990s for more than $100m

John McAfee, founder of the eponymous anti-virus company, speaks during the China Internet Security Conference in Beijing on 16 August 16, 2016
John McAfee, founder of the eponymous anti-virus company, speaks during the China Internet Security Conference in Beijing on 16 August 16, 2016 Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Antivirus entrepreneur John McAfee has been found dead in a prison cell in Spain.

A Spanish court on 23 June ordered the extradition of McAfee, 75, to the US to face criminal federal proceedings, the Wall Street Journal reported. He was found dead later the same day, his lawyer said.

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