Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx who helped create the overnight delivery industry, changing the way businesses and consumers get the goods they purchased, has died. He was 80 years old.

Fred Smith, the founder of the FedEx Corporation, which revolutionized express delivery, and father of the Steelers' offensive coordinator, has died at 80, according to Memphis Mayor Paul Young.

Fred Smith, the founder and CEO of FedEx and father of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, died at 80 on Saturday night, the company said.