Kirk Kerkorian dies at 98
Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian, who for a time became the richest person in Los Angeles, has died at 98.
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No hotel in Las Vegas is named for Kirk Kerkorian.
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In the history of Las Vegas, Kirk Kerkorian’s name will be mentioned alongside Bugsy Siegel, Howard Hughes and Steve Wynn as key visionaries who helped shape the nation’s gambling mecca and tourist attraction.
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In late 1995, I was asked to profile Kirk Kerkorian by Vanity Fair, after I’d given his name in answer to the question, “Who is the most interesting man in Hollywood?”
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Kirk Kerkorian, who died Tuesday at the age of 98, had a classic rags-to-riches life.
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Ever since Kirk Kerkorian revealed last month that he was buying a major stake in General Motors Corp., people have been speculating about his motives.
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Kirk Kerkorian died Tuesday at the age of 98.
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The first time Kirk Kerkorian got involved in the auto business, he was a Los Angeles teenager.
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Known for activism in the auto industry, the billionaire acquires a 4.7% position and offers to buy more.
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A foundation established by billionaire investor and Las Vegas casino mogul Kirk Kerkorian is giving $100 million to UCLA for medical research, scholarships and other projects and will allow the university to administer an additional $100 million for charitable causes around the country, officials announced Monday.
