Robert W. Gore

Robert W. "Bob" Gore (April 15, 1937 – September 17, 2020) was an American engineer, scientist, inventor and businessman. He was born Salt Lake City, Utah. Gore led his family's company, W. L. Gore &amp; Associates. He was known for his invention of Gore-Tex.
Gore died on September 17, 2020 in Newark, Delaware from cancer at the age of 83.