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Blockbuster Founder Wayne Huizenga Dies At 80

Wayne Huizenga, who owned several sports franchises and founded several cooperations, died Thursday.
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Blockbuster Video founder H. Wayne Huizenga died at the age of 80 on Thursday. 

In addition to Blockbuster, Huizenga also founded Waste Management and automotive retailer AutoNation, making him the only entrepreneur to start three Fortune 500 companies. His worth was estimated at $2.8 billion, according to Forbes

With all that money, Huizenga was also able to start two professional sports teams: the Florida Panthers and the Florida Marlins, who won a World Series in 1997. The billionaire ended up buying the Miami Dolphins, making him the first person to own three franchises at the same time. 

Huizenga is survived by his four children and 11 grandchildren.