Famous hotelier and philanthropist Barron Hilton died this week at his home in Los Angeles.
He was 91 and died of natural causes Thursday, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation said.His son, Steven M. Hilton, who serves as chairman of the board at the Hilton Foundation, said the family is mourning the loss of a remarkable man. "My father was a loving husband to our mother, Marilyn, a wonderful role model to his eight children, a loyal and generous friend, visionary businessman, respected leader and a passionate sportsman.
— Paris Hilton September 20, 2019 His granddaughter, Paris Hilton, said she has always looked up to him.Read More"I am deeply saddened by the loss of my grandfather Barron Hilton," she tweeted."He was a legend, a visionary, brilliant, handsome, kind and lived a life full of accomplishment and adventure."In 2007, CNN reported that Barron Hilton will pass on the $1.2 billion windfall from the sale of Hilton Hotels Corp.
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