Republican Mega Donor Sheldon Adelson Dead At 87

According to a statement by his wife, Sheldon Adelson passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 87.

Adelson created the casino empire Las Vegas Sands Corp. that expanded into China and was also a Republican mega donor.

“Donald Trump Jr. tweeted his best wishes to Adelson on Tuesday, saying “Sheldon was a true American patriot and a giant among men. He treated his employees like family. His philanthropic generosity changed countless lives. The US-Israel relationship is stronger today because of him. My heart goes out to the Adelson family.”

Sheldon was a true American patriot and a giant among men. He treated his employees like family. His philanthropic generosity changed countless lives. The US-Israel relationship is stronger today because of him. My heart goes out to the Adelson family. https://t.co/AjZHPVsD1e

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 12, 2021

He was ranked the 15th most wealthy individual in the U.S. by Forbes in 2018 with a net worth of $35.5 billion

Sheldon Adelson’s life represents the best of the American dream. Susan and I send our deepest condolences and prayers to his family as the world mourns his passing. pic.twitter.com/QkL60v7iOE

— Mike Pompeo (@mikepompeo) January 12, 2021

Adelson was considered the most influential GOP donor around the time of his death.

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