MCI Pays Tribute to the Life of John W. Sidgmore, Former WorldCom Chairman and CEO
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ASHBURN, Va., December 11, 2003 - John W. Sidgmore, former WorldCom chairman and chief executive officer, passed away today at the age of 52. The following statement should be attributed to the Company:
"We are deeply saddened by John Sidgmore's passing. He was a true Internet visionary, leader and friend who had an uncanny ability of bringing joy into people's lives."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with John's wife Randi and the entire Sidgmore family. We hope that they take comfort in the fact that John had a profound, positive affect on the lives of thousands of our employees. We celebrate John's entrepreneurial spirit that will remain with us going forward."
About WorldCom, Inc.
WorldCom, Inc. (WCOEQ, MCWEQ), which currently conducts business under the
MCI brand name, is a leading global communications provider, delivering innovative, cost-effective, advanced communications connectivity to businesses, governments and consumers. With the industry's most expansive global IP backbone, based on the number of company-owned POPs, and wholly-owned data networks, WorldCom develops the converged communications products and services that are the foundation for commerce and communications in today's market. For more information, go to http://www.mci.com.
| Area: | Global |
| Name: | Brad Burns |
| Tel: | 800-644-NEWS |
