Odaily News Billionaire Charlie Munger, Buffetts deputy, died on Tuesday local time in the United States at the age of 99. Munger died Tuesday, according to a Berkshire Hathaway news release. The group said Munger passed away peacefully this morning at a hospital in California, as notified by family members. He would have celebrated his 100th birthday on New Years Day. Berkshire Hathaway would not be where it is now without Charlies inspiration, wisdom and involvement, Buffett said in a statement.