WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Cirrus Logic Inc's (CRUS) issued a statement regarding passing of the company's Chairman and Co-Founder Michael Hackworth, saying that it was deeply saddened by the loss of Mike Hackworth.
'In creating Cirrus Logic he led the way for the fabless semiconductor industry, and with the company's success proved that 'real men really don't need fabs.' Through his work and philanthropy he had a tremendous positive impact on thousands of people. We will miss him greatly. Our thoughts go out to his family in this sad time,' Cirrus Logic said.
Michael Hackworth is currently chairman of the board of Cirrus Logic Inc., a position he has held since July 1997. Hackworth served as president and chief executive officer from January 1985 to June 1998 and continued to serve as chief executive officer until February 1999.
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