Seattle Kraken Co-Owner and TPG Co-Founder David Bonderman Dies at 82

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Seattle Kraken Co-Owner and TPG Co-Founder David Bonderman Dies at 82
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David Bonderman, co-founder and co-majority owner of the Seattle Kraken, passed away at 82. Bonderman, who also co-founded TPG, was instrumental in bringing NHL hockey to Seattle, leading to the creation of the Kraken. His daughter, Samantha Holloway, will continue his legacy as co-owner. Bonderman was also a minority owner of the Boston Celtics and had a deep connection to Seattle, having worked as a security guard at the Space Needle and supported the University of Washington through the Bonderman Fellowship.

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