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On 30/12/2019 at 22:48, drol said:

The five Horsemen:

1)Stanley Ho (1921) :dead:

2)Shin Kyuk-ho (1921) :dead:

3)Robert Kuok (1923)

4)Sumner Redstone (1923) :dead:

5)John Rigas (1924) :dead:

 

Absolutely 3/5 dead in 2020.

Robert Kuok reached 100 two days ago, but I don't think he has made any kind of a birthday appearance and there seems to be no info on how he celebrated, so I'm assuming the once indestructible billionaire might be nearing his end. Of course Li Ka-shing was well enough to congratulate him.

 

How many Asian billionaires there are left born in the 1920s? (on Forbes lists, therefore excluding Sheikhs such as that one Kuwaiti immortal and politicians)

 

- Robert Kuok (1923, 100) $10.4B, Malaysia, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Kuok Group, Wilmar.

- Nobutoshi Shimamura (1926 - Jul 2024, 98) $1.4B, Japan, Shimamura Co discount retailers.

- Goh Cheng Liang (1927, 97) $11.3B, Singapore, Nippon Paint. Extremely reclusive, but owns the largest tri-hull superyacht in the world.

- Lee Shau-kee (Feb 1928, 96) $26.4B, Hong Kong, founder of property development giant Henderson Land. In failing health.

- Shi Wen-long (Feb 1928 - Nov 2023, 95) $1.8B, Taiwan, founder of Chi Mei Corporation, the largest maker of ABS resin in the world.

- Li Ka-shing (Jul 1928, 96) $36.7B, Hong Kong, CK Hutchison Holdings and CK Asset Holdings. Richest man in Hong Kong and still doing quite well.

- Suhon Lin/Lin Shu-hong (Aug 1928, 96) $6.6B, Taiwan, Chang Chun Group petrochemical company.

- Wee Cho Yaw (Jan 1929 - Feb 2024, 95) $7B, Singapore, United Overseas Bank and UOL Group. Stepped down some months ago.

- Mochtar Riady (May 1929, 95) $1.4B, Indonesia, Lippo Group. Controversial and has looked half-dead for atleast a decade.

- Lui Che-woo (Aug 1929 - Nov 2024, 95) $12.8B, Hong Kong, casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group and property developer K Wah.

- Kwong Siu-hing (Dec 1929, 93) $12.3B, Hong Kong, Sun Hung Kai Properties.

I think that's all?

 

Siu-hing's health is an interesting case...she still allegedly controls Sun Hung Kai Properties but she looked quite frail already in August 2013:

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Yes, the news articles likely use images that are from 15 years ago.

 

Sulaiman Al Rajhi (1929, 94) had a net worth of 11 billion in 2006, but he allegedly donated so much between 2006 and 2015 that he's currently "just" a millionaire. Semahat Sevim Arsel (1928, 95) is a bit debatable but I wouldn't completely count Turkey as Asia...same for Israel.

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Li Dak-sum's wife Ye Yaozhen died in September aged 100.

 

He turned 102 yesterday.

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Finish Jaakko Ihamuotila, former President of Neste from 1980 to 2000, has died aged 83.

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2 minutes ago, Sinbabad said:

Finish Jaakko Ihamuotila, former President of Nestlé from 1980 to 2000, has died aged 83.

That's Neste, Finnish oil company.

 

Read Wikipedia, but at least read it well...

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On 12/10/2021 at 10:58, Ulitzer95 said:

Statement from Walker’s Shortbread announcing the death of Joe Walker OBE
 

Died on 7th October, aged 83. 
 

Somewhat of a legend in Scotland. Grew the company from 20 employees to 1700.

Marjorie Henderson Walker, sister of Joe, and once joint MD of the company, died 22nd October, also aged 83.

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Indian businessman, founder, and Chairman of Sahara India Pariwar Subrata Roy died at 75 years:

https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/sahara-group-chief-subrata-roy-dies-of-cardiorespiratory-arrest/amp-11699985861012.html

He was also the owner of Pune Warriors India and London's Grosvenor House. He was named as one of the 10 Most Powerful People of India by India Today.

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On 08/10/2023 at 14:56, arghton said:

- Shi Wen-long (Feb 1928, 95) $1.8B, Taiwan, founder of Chi Mei Corporation, the largest maker of ABS resin in the world.

Shi Wen-long, Taiwan billionaire, founder of Chi Mei Corporation and the Chimei Museumdead at 95.

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Ben Dunne (stop tittering at the back!) has died aged 74, in Dubai (Dubai). Son of the founder of Dunnes Stores, he was ousted from the company following payments to poliicians. Was kidnapped by the IRA back in the day, as well as being arrested in Florida for possession of coke, and solicitation.

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Chris Stone dead at 64 after a battle against brain cancer.

Sophie Wilmes, his wife, former Prime Minister of Belgium, retired from politics last year to assist him.

 

https://www.parismatch.be/actualites/politique/2023/11/25/le-mari-de-sophie-wilmes-est-decede-AVXYQ4FSFZGU5JZXNBK2ZMILBY/

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24 minutes ago, Funeralopolis said:

Chris Stone dead at 64 after a battle against brain cancer.

Sophie Wilmes, his wife, former Prime Minister of Belgium, retired from politics last year to assist him.

 

https://www.parismatch.be/actualites/politique/2023/11/25/le-mari-de-sophie-wilmes-est-decede-AVXYQ4FSFZGU5JZXNBK2ZMILBY/

Hopefully a q/o will be forthcoming as a DDP Pick 

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Idea for 2024, Home Depot billionaire Bernie Marcus, who'd still donate to Trump even if convicted:

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/home-depot-billionaire-says-hed-likely-still-fund-trump-if-candidate-convicted-2023-11-28/

 

He's 94 years old now:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Marcus

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On 26/11/2023 at 12:14, Steve said:

Hopefully a q/o will be forthcoming as a DDP Pick 

Did he ever get a QO?  How could he not?  

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2 hours ago, Sir Creep said:

Did he ever get a QO?  How could he not?  

Nothing I can easily find online. Maybe an Australian newspaper may have it?

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4 hours ago, Comped said:

Nothing I can easily find online. Maybe an Australian newspaper may have it?

I don’t even think he got much coverage in Australia. 

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6 hours ago, Comped said:

Nothing I can easily find online. Maybe an Australian newspaper may have it?

 

Coverage in the Herald Sun in Australia and, oddly enough, the Irish Independent (as part of a column about how lots of famous people have died recently). Nothing QO-y. Probably would have got something if he'd died during the actual AFL season as part of a round-up in The Guardian, but as he went out-of-season it looks like he's a nobit. Like I said previously, I'd have thought "AFL player becomes European first gentleman" would have been Daily Mail manna, but apparently not.

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6 hours ago, Comped said:

Nothing I can easily find online. Maybe an Australian newspaper may have it?

Me neither.  I’m stunned.  My wife says Belgium is more of a concept than a country and is summarily ignored, so I need to take that into account.

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4 hours ago, Sir Creep said:

Me neither.  I’m stunned.  My wife says Belgium is more of a concept than a country and is summarily ignored, so I need to take that into account.

Your wife and the UN clearly disagree. :)

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Harry Rosen, a famed Canadian clothing and footwear designer whose high-end stores still populate select malls, has died. He was 92. The Harry Rosen chain is one of the more prominent men's clothing chains in Canada.

 

https://www.cp24.com/news/harry-rosen-famed-canadian-men-s-clothing-and-footwear-designer-dead-at-92-1.6700966

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