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| Born | Reginald F. Lewis December 7, 1942 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S |
| Died | January 19, 1993 (aged 50) New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Spouse | Loida Nicolas-Lewis |
| Children | 2, including Christina Lewis |
Reginald Frances Lewis (December 7, 1942 – January 19, 1993), was an American businessman. He was one of the richest Black American men in the 1980s, and the first African-American to build a billion-dollar company: TLC Beatrice International Holdings Inc.[1]
In 1993, Forbes listed Lewis among the 400 richest Americans, with a net worth estimated at $400 million.[2][3]
- ^ "Billion-Dollar Legacy: Reginald F. Lewis' Incredible Life Story Comes to Film". February 15, 2018.
- ^ "A Black Man's Journey to the Forbes 400 List". February 10, 1995.
- ^ "Archives - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. January 20, 1993.