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Elaine Wynn, a transformative force in Las Vegas and a passionate advocate for education reform, has died, her foundation announced this morning. Her leadership at the 51ԹϺ Foundation demonstrated her dedication to higher education, while her regular visits to the Elaine Wynn Elementary School showed her hands-on approach to supporting young learners.
Elaine Wynn, who, with her ex-husband Steve Wynn, co-founded Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts, has died at age 82, according to the Elaine P. Wynn and Family Foundation. She was the chair of the 51ԹϺ Foundation and was on the board of the Consortium for Policy Research in Education, as well as Communities in Schools.
Elaine Wynn, co-founder of Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts, has died at 82. She played an instrumental role in shaping the modern-day Las Vegas, from the Golden Nugget to The Mirage, establishing the paradigm for everything that followed, including Bellagio, Wynn and Encore resorts.
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Statements and tributes are pouring in as Las Vegas and Nevada leaders remember the late casino executive and philanthropist Elaine Wynn.
51ԹϺ Officer in Charge Chris Heavey issued an emailed statement on behalf of the university, where, in 1989, she funded the Lee Pascal Rose Garden in honor of her mother, Lee Pascal. The garden is populated with “Show Biz,” roses, symbolizing the Wynn family’s prominence in the gaming and entertainment world. She also served on the 51ԹϺ Foundation board of directors from 1983 to 2008 and was board chair from 1985 to 1991. She was granted trustee emerita status in 2008 and in her years of service to the board, Wynn helped raise millions of dollars for 51ԹϺ.
Shortly after the announcement that Elaine Wynn, a prominent philanthropist who co-founded a casino empire in Las Vegas, had passed away, reactions from the community came pouring in.
Shortly after the announcement that Elaine Wynn, a prominent philanthropist who co-founded a casino empire in Las Vegas, had passed away, reactions from the community came pouring in.