Money Sheldon Adelson, a casino mogul and major GOP donor, has died at the age of 87 January 12, 2021USA TODAYComments Off on Sheldon Adelson, a casino mogul and major GOP donor, has died at the age of 87 Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire founder and CEO of Las Vegas Sands has died at 87 from complications related to treatment for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.