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Casino Mogul Sheldon Adelson Dies Aged 87

Sheldon Adelson, multi-billionaire founder of Las Vegas Sands Corp, has died at the age of 87.

Last week it was reported that he would be taking a leave of absence to resume cancer treatment for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

However, in a statement released by Las Vegas Sands, they announced that he had passed away "from complications related to treatment."

"He Is Utterly Irreplaceable"

Adelson is survived by his six children, 11 grandchildren, and his wife Dr. Miriam Adelson who he married in 1991.

"It is with unbearable pain that I announce the death of my husband, Sheldon G.