Charlie Munger Passes Away, Age 99

Charlie Munger, the famed ally of Warren Buffet has passed away peacefully this morning, according to a statement released by his family. Munger, born Charles Thomas Munger on January 1, 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska, is a renowned American investor, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best known for his role as the Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, where he has been Warren Buffett's long-time partner and confidant. Munger's partnership with Warren Buffett began in the late 1950s.