Joseph Segel

Joseph Segel
Born(1931-01-09)January 9, 1931
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 21, 2019(2019-12-21) (aged 88)
Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Cause of deathCongestive heart failure
OccupationEntrepreneur

Joseph Myron Segel (January 9, 1931 – December 21, 2019) was an American entrepreneur. He was the founder of over 20 American companies, most notably QVC, an American television network, and the Franklin Mint.[1] He was seen as the inventor of television shopping channels.[2]

Segel died on December 21, 2019 at the age of 88 in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania from congestive heart failure.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Elliott, Stuart (1993-06-30). "THE MEDIA BUSINESS: ADVERTISING -- ADDENDA; Honors". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sharrow, Ryan (21 December 2019). "Joe Segel, founder of QVC and the Franklin Mint, dies at 88". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved 21 December 2019.

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