Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts Co-Founder Elaine Wynn passes away at 82
During 2011, Wynn Co-Chaired Nevada’s Blue Ribbon Education Reform Task Force, while also serving on Nevada’s Board of Education, having been elected as President twice.
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- Wynn served as Chairwoman of Communities In Schools, working alongside Founder Bill Milliken to provide critical resources for at-risk children
- An official news release was sent out by the Elaine Wynn and Family Foundation at 6am local time on April 15, confirming her death without a cause currently listed
Former Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts Co-Founder Elaine Wynn has passed away at the age of 82, as confirmed by an official news release sent out by the Elaine Wynn and Family Foundation at 6am local time on April 15, with no cause of death currently listed.
“She played an instrumental role in shaping the modern-day Las Vegas, from the Golden Nugget where she infused glitter gulch with a little luxury, to The Mirage, establishing the paradigm for everything that followed, including Bellagio, Wynn and Encore resorts,” the release said.
“Her leadership was characterized by grace and ambition, ensuring that art remained an essential part of our shared experience. In the heart and soul of Las Vegas, she will forever reign, not as Ms. Las Vegas, but as a visionary who turned possibilities into realities, inspiring all who followed in her footsteps.”
Shortly after the news broke, Wynn Resorts released its own statement, having said, “We are all deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Elaine Wynn, and send our condolences to her daughters, grandchildren and her many close friends.
“As Co-Founder and one of the largest shareholders of Wynn Resorts, she helped to create and grow the company to become the most esteemed luxury resort brand in the world. Her many talents and special touches are indelibly imprinted on the company and still evident throughout our resorts.”
During 2011, Wynn Co-Chaired Nevada’s Blue Ribbon Education Reform Task Force, resulting in significant legislative reforms. She also served on Nevada’s State Board of Education, having been twice elected as President.
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“Elaine cared deeply about the employees of our resorts. The current and former employees who worked alongside her to create Wynn and Encore Las Vegas cherish the many fond memories they have of her, especially of when they opened Wynn Las Vegas with her 20 years ago this month,” Wynn Resorts said.
“She was a tireless advocate for Las Vegas, for children and their education, and for the arts. We’re grateful that the enduring sense of philanthropy she instilled in our company continues to this day.”
Wynn additionally served as Chairwoman of Communities In Schools, working alongside Founder Bill Milliken to provide critical resources for at-risk children. Under her leadership, Communities In Schools expanded its reach to more than 1.7m students across 2,900 schools in 26 states.
She Co-Founded Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts with her former husband, Steve Wynn.
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