India, Oct. 14 -- LendingTree CEO and founder Doug Lebda, 55, died in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident in North Carolina on Sunday, the company said. The Charlotte-based company, founded in 1996, currently partners with more than 500 lenders in the United States. As the business world mourns Doug Lebda's unexpected passing, here is a look at his legacy and family.

Doug Lebda is survived by his wife, Megan Lebda, and their three daughters, the New York Times reported. Following the passing of the LendingTree founder, Megan Lebda issued an emotional statement to convey her loss to the world.

She described Doug Lebda as an "amazing man" with a big heart. "Doug was compassionate, generous, and endlessly curious about the world and the ...