"Remembering James Crown: Philanthropist, Businessman, and Tragic Racing Accident"
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James Crown, a prominent Chicago businessman and philanthropist, has died at the age of 70. Crown, who held important positions in companies such as General Dynamics, Sara Lee, and JPMorgan Chase, was also a crucial early supporter of Barack Obama. He was the chief executive of Henry Crown & Company, the family's privately owned investment firm, and a director of General Dynamics. Crown's philanthropic efforts included donations to Mr. Obama's campaigns and the University of Chicago. He died in a single-car accident at the Aspen Motorsports Park racetrack on his 70th birthday.
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