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American Axle co-founder, philanthropist Mort Harris dies at 101

Mort Harris
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Sherri Welch
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Crain's Detroit Business
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May 07, 2021 02:01 AM

Mort Harris, co-founder of auto supplier American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. and longtime philanthropist, died Wednesday, according to a statement from Northwood University. He was 101.

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