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2025
Elaine Wynn Obituary
Elaine Wynn, one of Las Vegas's most influential business and civic leaders, died April 14, 2025, at the age of 82 in Los Angeles.
Born Elaine Pascal, Wynn met her future husband, Steve Wynn, while attending George Washington University. The pair co-founded two major hotel and casino empires, Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts, helping reshape the Las Vegas landscape with such properties as The Mirage, Treasure Island, and Bellagio.
Wynn is also remembered for her passionate dedication to art and education. She amassed one of the world's largest private collections of art, served on the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and acted as co-chair of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. She also founded the Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation, which pursues education initiatives in Nevada, and served on the Nevada State Board of Education.
Numerous appreciators have been honoring Wynn's memory on social media. Entrepreneur Elizabeth Blau praised the example Wynn set: "I would not be the woman, the mother, the philanthropist or the entrepreneur I am today but for the wisdom, generosity and indomitable spirit of Elaine Wynn," she wrote on Facebook. "You emblazoned a path for all women in Las Vegas and you inspired us all to be better!"
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14 Entries
Darlene
July 18, 2025
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful woman Ms. Elaine Wynn fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Ms. Elaine Wynn, one of Las Vegas's most influential business and civic leaders. We will miss Ms. Elaine Wynn's presence and her many contributions to her community as a businesswoman. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with her show just how much your life was touched by her. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Ms. Elaine Wynn. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Ms. Elaine Wynn. She will be greatly missed but not forgotten.
Maurice Jung
May 30, 2025
My name is Chef Maurice and I indirectly dealt with Elaine Wynn through one of her charities during the Pandemic. She financially supported the meals to the elderly for some years. It showed she had a caring heart and consideration for the less fortunate. She will be remebered for a long time and not forgotten. I send my deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Chef Maurice
Saul Segall
May 16, 2025
A life well lived. A life well earned. One can only dream of not only living life to its fullest but to also have the opportunity to leave behind the legacy that Elaine committed her life to. An incredible story from start to finish. Thank you for the memories, the joy, the love and support you´ve given to so many.
My deepest sympathies to her children and her first love,Steve. Many broken hearts.
David and Renee Lynn
May 14, 2025
Las Vegas will never have a strong classy lady like this ever again. There would be no Wynn resorts without this One of a kind Lady. Renee and David Lynn will always miss you.
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David Lynn
May 14, 2025
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Jay Carde
May 3, 2025
Elaine Wynn was a great Lady, surprisingly accessible and extremely gracious. Her love of art, design and architecture was breathtaking and permeates throughout her properties. The first thing my wife and I would do upon arrival at the Wynn hotel is pour over the pages of Wynn magazine, then, after an exquisite lunch, stroll between the Wynn and Encore admiring her unmatched style and exquisite taste in floor designs, carpets, furniture, fixtures, lights, drapes, mirrors, taking in all of it with eye popping delight. I corresponded with Elaine only once to thank her and Mr. Wynn for providing us with so many cherished memories at their resorts over many years and was floored when she graciously responded in kind. We will truly miss her. God bless you, Elaine.
Cathy Johnson
April 30, 2025
Elaine and I met when we were one of the first young couples of Las Vegas. It is incredible to see the impact that she has left on the city, there are very few class acts like her. I will never forget a trip that Steve and Elaine joined my husband, John and I to Bermuda. We had a grand old time, it was during the opening of Bellagio. She was very proud of the building and what it had become very few people could put up with Steve shenanigans, but she always did it with grace. The Las Vegas art museum will continue your legacy, my dear.
Terri McDonnell
April 27, 2025
May your family find peace in knowing what an impact you made on your Las Vegas family. You will be sorely missed!! Thank you for being such a class act!!
JK
April 22, 2025
A kind and generous person who helped so many in Las Vegas. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Sending condolences to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed and remembered for having touched the lives of so many. Rest in peace in heaven forever.
Chris
April 21, 2025
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Elaine Wynn. May our Lord give your family comfort and strength as you mourn her loss.
Alan Davidson
April 20, 2025
wonderful woman
Hal Brown
April 20, 2025
Great woman did much for Las Vegas rest in peace
Shelly Newberg Paull
April 20, 2025
My heart is broken, I attended school Miami beach high ate at a place with my than future husband Richard Newberg for steak Friday night at 11 pm;,played tennis with her and then I met Michael Brodsky and his mother, what a handsome giving family no airs about Elaine even then, may her journey be beautiful and no pain, my condolences to her family, Shelly finger Newberg, now residing ion Litchfield Ct.
Tony Spirito
April 20, 2025
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