Taco Bell Founder Dead

American Voices

January 21, 2010 | ISSUE 46•03

Glen W. Bell Jr., who started the Taco Bell franchise in 1962, died Sunday at 86. What do you think?

Wow, I never knew that the 'Bell' in 'Taco Bell' referred to a real person. I should ask, is Mr. Hut still with us?

Kevin Hill
Forklift Operator
Please, I would never send to know for whom the taco bell tolls. It tolls for thee.

Martin Reed
Unemployed
Glen W. Bell has made his final run for the border. The border between death and life. And he has now crossed the border to death. Goodbye, Glen W. Bell.

Diane Filler
Convenience Store Clerk

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