Al Copeland Dies

Al Copeland, who became rich selling spicy fried chicken and notorious for his flamboyant lifestyle, died today at a clinic near Munich, Germany. He was 64.

The founder of the Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken chain had been diagnosed shortly before Thanksgiving with a malignant salivary gland tumor. His death was announced by his spokeswoman, Kit Wohl.

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Copeland’s survivors include five sons, four daughters, a brother and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements were pending.

Rest In Peace, Al.

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