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Sudden Wealth Sent John McAfee Soaring and Then Spiraling

Life after his antivirus company involved a lot of yoga and an extremely dangerous hobby.

John McAfee at his Laselva Beach home near Santa Cruz in 2001. — John McAfee at his Laselva Beach home near Santa Cruz in 2001.
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By Jamie Tarabay and Shawn Wen

February 23, 2023 at 12:01 AM EST

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