Charles B. Wang (December 5, 1944 – October 12, 2018) was a Chinese-American billionaire and philanthropist, born in Shanghai, China, to a Jewish family. His family fled the Chinese Civil War and immigrated to the United States in 1952, settling in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York, where he was raised. Wang attended public schools in New York City and briefly studied at the City College of New York but did not complete a degree, instead entering the workforce early in computer-related sales roles. He founded Computer Associates, becoming a billionaire through his leadership as chairman until 2000 and later as executive chairman. Wang was also the former owner of the New York Islanders hockey team and was involved in Long Island real estate development. A philanthropist, he established the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in New York and supported biomedical research, education, and Jewish causes via the Wang Family Foundation. He maintained close ties to the technology and sports communities, resided primarily in New York, and was known for his low-profile personal life. Wang passed away from lung cancer at age 73, leaving a legacy in software innovation and community service.