Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch Dies in Yacht Sinking

Mike Lynch, a prominent U.K. tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Autonomy, tragically died at age 59 when his superyacht, the Bayesian, sank off the coast of Sicily during a storm. Lynch was celebrating his recent acquittal from U.S. fraud charges related to the 2011 sale of Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard, which had ignited a lengthy legal battle. His body has been recovered, but his 18-year-old daughter Hannah remains missing, alongside five others who perished in the incident. Tributes from industry peers describe Lynch as a 'genius' and 'giant of a man,' acknowledging his significant contributions to the tech sector and expressing condolences to his family. He was remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his generosity and kindness. Lynch's complicated legacy is marked by both his innovative work and the intense legal struggles he faced over the past decade.