LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Elaine Wynn, the co-founder of a collection of Las Vegas casinos, has died at 82.
The family foundation confirms in a news release just before 6 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Ms. Wynn and her former husband, Steve Wynn, started two companies together, Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts.
Elaine Wynn is best known for molding the modern-day landscape of Las Vegas from revamping the iconic Golden Nugget on Fremont to the luxe Bellagio on the infamous Strip. Every Strip property that came after it was influenced by the idea that Vegas was an experience, not just a destination.
She went on to open two identical towers: The Wynn and Encore.
In addition to her contributions to Las Vegas, she was dedicated to philanthropy through the Elaine Wynn and Family Foundation.
She also championed education, serving as president of the Nevada State Board of Education and chair of the UNLV Foundation.
Wynn also has a local elementary school named after her.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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