by Mark Molloy

Michael "Jim" Delligatti, the man who invented the iconic Big Mac, has died aged 98. Mr Delligatti, who created arguably the best-known fast-food sandwich in the world nearly 50 years ago, died at his home in Pittsburgh on November 28.

McDonald's posted a tribute to the Big Mac creator, tweeting: "Today, we celebrate the 98 inspirational years of Big Mac inventor, Michael 'Jim' Delligatti. Jim, we thank and will forever remember you." They shared a photo of him proudly holding two Big Macs in the air and his quote: "I would never have dreamed that my creation would turn into a piece of Americana."

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Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/