McDonald's Ex-CEO dies at age 44..colorectal cancer.

cnn ^ | January 17, 2005: 8:24 AM EST | cnn

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McDonald's Ex-CEO dies at age 44 Bell, who stepped down in November to battle cancer, was company's first non-American chief. January 17, 2005: 8:24 AM Charlie Bell, 44, was first McDonald's CEO from outside the United States. SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp said Charlie Bell, who stepped down as the fast-food chain's chief executive in November to focus on his battle with cancer, died on Monday in his hometown of Sydney, Australia. Bell, 44, died at about 7:30 a.m. (3:30 p.spokeswoman in Sydney. It was at a McDonald's restaurant in Sydney that Bell, whose personal motto was "Life is not a rehearsal," began his career with the chain at the age of 15. "As we mourn his passing, I ask you to keep Charlie's family in your hearts and prayers," said McDonald's (Research) Chief Executive Jim Skinner in a statement. "And remember that in his abbreviated time on this earth, Charlie lived life to the fullest." MyCashNow - $100 - $1,000 Overnight Payday Loan Cash goes in your account overnight. Very low fees. Fast decisions.... www.mycashnow.com Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows Get $150,000 loan for $690 per month. Refinance while rates are low. www.lowermybills.com LendingTree.com - Official Site Lendingtree - Find a mortgage, refinance, home equity or auto loan now. Receive... www.lendingtree.com Find an Online Degree Bachelor, Master, Postgrad degrees or Certificates online from accredited... www.classesusa.com Bell is survived by his wife, Leonie, and daughter, Alex. A charismatic leader who said he ate a McDonald's product most days, Bell was diagnosed with colorectal cancer just weeks after being named to the company's top job in April. He underwent two surgeries and chemotherapy, delegating authority to other senior executives, before relinquishing the post.. The company's first non-American CEO, Bell had succeeded Jim Cantalupo, who died suddenly of a heart attack...

[G.Mason]

"you know it aint the beef....its all the stuff thats allowed to be introduced into the cattle that will kill you."

" its the bovine growth hormones and the massive doses of antibiotics thats taken its toll on the consumer."

" I recomment everyone go out and shoot their food.....acorn fed deer is a hell of a lot better for you than 'feed lot' raised, cows."

You are no doubt correct.

There is just one little problem.

Most people work, do not live in the forest, do not like to eat venison exclusively, and have adapted to the world they were born into.

May I further state that the average life expectancy in the 1600's was about half of what it is today.

Thanks, but no thanks. I'll buy that beef, pork, chicken, rabbit and fish, as long as the stores sell it.

[El Gran Salseron]

"a lot better for you than 'feed lot' raised, cows."

Hmm....knocking your own, VAQUERO? Saving them all for yourself, are you?

[Vaquero]

yup....us buck-a-roos gotta look after our own and keep the free ranges open. ; )