16.04.2025 11:40
Elaine Wynn, one of the iconic figures of Las Vegas, an art collector and philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 82. Known for her success in the business world as well as her philanthropic projects, Wynn leaves behind a lasting legacy and unforgettable memories. Her death has caused deep sorrow in the art and business communities.
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The co-founder of Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts, billionaire art collector and philanthropist Elaine Wynn passed away at the age of 82. The news of her death was announced by the Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation. While the cause of death has not yet been disclosed, Wynn's passing was met with great sadness in the business and art communities.
SHE WAS A SYMBOL OF THE CITY
Born in New York and raised in Miami Beach, Wynn spent most of her life in Las Vegas. While growing her investments in this city, which was a home for her, she also made a name for herself with her philanthropic projects. Forbes named her the "Queen of Las Vegas" in 2015. In an interview with Vegas Magazine in 2021, she expressed her love for Las Vegas with the words: "There is no place like Las Vegas in the world. Having fun, laughing, dancing, and watching other people's performances are things we all need."
Before her death, she was one of the largest individual shareholders of Wynn Resorts with a fortune of approximately $2.5 billion.
WHO IS ELAINE WYNN?
Born in 1942 in New York, Elaine Wynn studied political science at George Washington University. She married Steve Wynn in 1963; the couple divorced in 1986, remarried in 1991, and divorced for the second time in 2010. The duo shaped the luxury hotel and casino industry in Las Vegas by co-founding Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts. Elaine Wynn was known not only for her successes in the business world but also for her contributions to art and education. She served as the chair of the Nevada State Education Board and was instrumental in the establishment of the Las Vegas Art Museum.
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