Bruce Bastian
Bruce Bastian | |
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Bastian in 2011 | |
| Born | Bruce Wayne Bastian March 23, 1948 Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | June 16, 2024 (aged 76) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
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| Known for | Co-founding WordPerfect |
| Spouse(s) |
Melanie Laycock
(m. 1976; div. 1993)Clint Ford (m. 2018) |
| Children | 4 |
Bruce Wayne Bastian (March 23, 1948 – June 16, 2024) was an American computer programmer, businessperson, and philanthropist. He co-founded WordPerfect (originally known as Satellite Software International) with Alan Ashton in 1978.