cnn.com — German billionaire Adolf Merckle, one of the richest men in the world, committed suicide Monday after his business empire got into trouble in the wake of the international financial crisis, Merckle's family said Tuesday in a statement.Merckle, 74, was hit by a train in the southwestern town of Ulm, police said.
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blackinthmiddleJan 6, 2009
Geez, the guy's still a billionaire! No reason to kill yourself over it.
grogerityJan 6, 2009
I guess it's tough only having a 10 digit net worth.
sixiamJan 7, 2009
I guess money isn't everything....Oh wait he killed himself, because he lost billions...I guess money is everything!