Elaine Wynn, the co-founder of Wynn Resorts alongside her ex-husband Steve Wynn, has passed away at the age of 82.
transforming properties like the Golden Nugget, The Mirage, Bellagio, Wynn, and Encore
The Elaine Wynn and Family Foundation announced the news without giving a cause of death, describing the “instrumental role she played in shaping the modern-day Las Vegas.” The release on Tuesday morning specifically mentioned her work transforming properties like the Golden Nugget, The Mirage, Bellagio, Wynn, and Encore.
She was still a major shareholder of Wynn Resorts, controlling about 9% of the company at the time of her passing. The New York native is survived by two daughters and seven grandchildren.
Elaine was a prominent philanthropist, especially in funding programs for children and their education. She married and divorced Steve Wynn twice, most recently in 2010, when the pair split for good. They first moved to Las Vegas in 1967 and soon began building their empire.
