Sheldon Adelson, major donor in US and Israeli politics, dies at 87
Adelson was a strong supporter of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as pro-Israel Republicans in the United States.
American casino mogul Sheldon Adelson died on Monday night. The billionaire was known for his strong support for Israel and influence on US-Israel relations over several decades.
Adelson was born in Boston to Jewish immigrant parents from eastern Europe. He served in the US Army and started several small businesses before building a casino and hotel empire. He owned properties in Las Vegas, Singapore and Macau. He died at 87 from complications related to treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, according to the Associated Press.
