Sam Zell

Samuel Zell
Born
Shmuel Zielonka

(1941-09-28)September 28, 1941
DiedMay 18, 2023(2023-05-18) (aged 81)
EducationUniversity of Michigan (BA, JD)
Occupation(s)Businessman, philanthropist, lawyer
TitleChairman, Equity Residential, Equity International, EQ Office, Covanta, Tribune Media, and Anixter
SpouseHelen Herzog Fadim Zell (3rd wife)
Children3

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.