Sheldon Adelson, Republican Donor And Casino Billionaire, Dead At 87

Sheldon G. Adelson, the son of a taxi driver, who built the the majority of casinos and resort hotels in Las Vegas, Macau, and Singapore has passed away from cancer in Malibu, California. He was 87.

The billionaire used his wealth to support many Republican candidates, including Trump.

At the time of his passing, the self-made billionaires net worth was in excess of $35 billion. He had been battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and died from complications from the treatment.

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“We have lost one of the most consequential figures in American Jewish history: an American patriot, a dedicated defender of Israel, an extraordinary philanthropist and a dear mentor and friend,” Republican Jewish Coalition executive director Matt Brooks and chairman Norm Coleman said. “A strong defender of Israel, Jewish life and American opportunity and freedom has departed the Jewish community and the American political scene.”

CNN reports that Adelson’s funeral will be held in Israel, which id the birthplace of his wife, Dr. Miriam Adelson, and where his heritage is. There will also be a memorial in Las Vegas, where he owned the Venetian and Palazzo casinos. His fortune will most likely go to his wife.