Bernie Marcus, the billionaire who cofounded Home Depot and became a Republican megadonor and supporter of civic and political causes in the United States and Israel, has died.

Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot and philanthropist, has passed away, impacting Atlanta's community beyond business.

Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died. He was 95.Marcus died Monday in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by family,