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Federal-Mogul Director Dr. Hugo Michael Sekyra Mourned

23 November 1998

Federal-Mogul Director Dr. Hugo Michael Sekyra Mourned

    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 20 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation
locations around the world are flying their flags at half-mast in
honor of Board of Director member Dr. Hugo Michael Sekyra who passed away.
    "Michael was an important catalyst for change and was fundamental to our
recent successes," said Dick Snell, chairman and chief executive officer.
"His global experience and insight has been a strong influence on our
strategic plans.  Michael will be sincerely missed as a friend and advisor."
    Dr. Sekyra, 56, joined Federal-Mogul's Board of Directors in 1991.  He was
chairman of the supervisory board of Bohler Uddeholm AG and recently served as
chairman and chief executive officer of C.H. CHEM, a.s.  He previously was
chairman and chief executive officer of Austrian Industries AG.  A native of
Austria, Dr. Sekyra was born in Mannersdorf and earned his Doctor of Law
degree from the University of Vienna.
    Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul is a $7 billion
automotive parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions and systems to
global customers in the automotive, light truck, heavy-duty, and farm and
industrial markets.  The company was founded in 1899.  Visit the company's web
site at http://www.federal-mogul.com for more information.  Federal-Mogul's
press releases are available by fax through Company News On-Call,
call 800-758-5804, ext. 306225.