Obituary of Glen Bell

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Glen Bell

Glen William Bell Jr. (born September 3, 1923 in Lynwood, California) was an entrepreneur who was best known for being the founder of the Taco Bell chain of restaurants. Glen died on January 16, 2010 and his death was because of Parkinson's disease. He passed on at age 86.

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Glen Bell Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bell, Glen
    • Common Name: Glen Bell
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Lynwood, California, United States
    • Birth Date: September 03, 1923
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Occupation: Entrepreneur
    • Net Worth: $600 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando

    Glen's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Glen William Bell Jr.
    • Father: Glen William Bell Sr.
    • Mother: Ruth Elizabeth Bell (née Johnson)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Martha Bell (married 1955-2010, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Gary Bell
      • Rex Bell
      • Andrew Bell
      • James Bell

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 16 2010 at age 86
  • Place: Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease
  • Interment: Buried at Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States

Category Tags:

EntrepreneurAmerican Born on September 3rd Born in 1923 Born in California Died in 2010 Died at age 86 Died from Parkinson's disease

Glen's Notable Roles:

  • Taco Bell

Quotable Quotes:

"Glen Bell's contributions to the fast food industry revolutionized the way we think about Mexican cuisine, leaving a lasting impact on communities around the world. (V)"

"Glen Bell was a successful entrepreneur and founder of Taco Bell, revolutionizing the fast food industry with his innovative Mexican-inspired menu. He passed away at the age of 86, leaving a lasting legacy in the business world. (V)"

Is Mr. Glen Bell still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-20 16:43:11
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