Designer of Barbary Coast Neon Sign in Las Vegas Dies

By Associated Press

Published April 22, 2015 at 12:45 PM PDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Another prolific creator of some of the Las Vegas Strip's most recognizable neon signs has died.

Family and longtime co-workers confirmed Brian "Buzz" Leming died Sunday, the same day Las Vegas lost 91-year-old Betty Willis who designed the famed "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign.

The 74-year-old Leming is credited with designing the Barbary Coast signage for the casino-hotel, now The Cromwell, and for a remodeled Stardust.

Sponsor Message

His signage for the Las Vegas Club on downtown Fremont Street remains as does one of his last designs, a sign for The Neon Museum near downtown Las Vegas where retired neon signs are on display.

Related Content

Cover of Desert Companion magazine featuring a Black female healthcare worker with natural curly hair wearing a white medical coat, stethoscope, and blue surgical mask. She has her arms crossed and is looking directly at the camera.

The Health Issue

How is Las Vegas' healthcare system really doing, and what does it mean for you and your family? Desert Companion's Health Issue takes a deep dive into these questions and explores how heart-centered business leaders prove that doing good benefits the bottom line.