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.
In a media release on Tuesday morning, the foundation noted her influence at the Golden Nugget, The Mirage, Bellagio, Wynn and Encore Resorts.
"As the largest individual shareholder of Wynn Resorts, Ms. Wynn wielded significant influence, not just as an investor, but as a steward of a vision that transcended mere entertainment. She understood that Las Vegas was not just a destination; it was an experience—an ever-evolving tapestry woven with threads of art, culture, and the human spirit," the statement said.
She was the chair of the UNLV Foundation and was on the board of the Consortium for Policy Research in Education, as well as Communities in Schools.
Last year, Wynn and former Mayor Carolyn Goodman announced plans to build the Las Vegas Museum of Art, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Wynn died after a brief illness.
Guests: John L. Smith, columnist, The Nevada Independent; Heather Harmon, executive director, Las Vegas Museum of Art
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