Terry A. Davis
Terry A. Davis | |
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Davis in June 2018 | |
| Born | Terrence Andrew Davis December 15, 1969 West Allis, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 2018 (aged 48) The Dalles, Oregon, U.S. |
| Education | Arizona State University (BS, MS) |
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| Employer | Ticketmaster (1990–1996) |
| Known for | TempleOS |
| Website | templeos |
Terrence Andrew Davis (December 15, 1969 – August 11, 2018) was an American electrical engineer and computer programmer, best known for creating and designing TempleOS, a public domain operating system.
In 1996, Davis began experiencing regular manic episodes, one of which led him to hospitalization. Initially diagnosed with bipolar disorder, he was later declared to have schizophrenia. After 2017, he struggled with periods of homelessness and incarceration. His fans brought him supplies but Davis refused their offers of housing. On August 11, 2018, he was struck by a train and died at the age of 48.