Samuel Zell | |
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| Born | Shmuel Zielonka September 28, 1941 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 18, 2023 (aged 81) |
| Education | University of Michigan (BA, JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist, lawyer |
| Title | Chairman, Equity Residential, Equity International, EQ Office, Covanta, Tribune Media, and Anixter |
| Spouse | Helen Herzog Fadim Zell (3rd wife) |
| Children | 3 |
Samuel Zell (born Shmuel Zielonka; September 28, 1941 – May 18, 2023) was an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist primarily engaged in real estate investment. Companies founded by or controlled by Zell include Equity Residential, Equity International, EQ Office, Covanta, Tribune Media, and Anixter.