Melvin Simon

Melvin Simon (October 21, 1926 – September 16, 2009)^[1] was an American businessman and film producer, who co-founded the largest shopping mall company in the United States, the Simon Property Group, with his younger brother, Herbert Simon.^[2]

Melvin and Herbert Simon jointly purchased the Indiana Pacers in 1983, and are credited with keeping the team in Indianapolis.^[2]

Melvin Simon died on September 16, 2009, at the age of 82. He was survived by his wife of 37 years, his second, Bren Burns Simon.^[2] A previous marriage ended in divorce.

After his death, a dispute over his most recent will arose between his children from his first marriage and his wife. The will, signed with the physical assistance of a financial advisor, was amended seven months before his death. The revised will provided significantly more for Bren, and significantly less for his children by his first marriage, than previous versions.^[3]

References

1. ^ Martin, Douglas (September 18, 2009). "Melvin Simon, Pioneer of the Suburban Mall, Dies at 82". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/18/business/18simon.html. Retrieved February 11, 2010. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} "Melvin Simon, 82 Shopping Mall Magnate". Washington Post. Associated Press. 2009-09-20. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/19/AR2009091902713.html. Retrieved 2009-10-15. 
3. ^ Hudson, Kris; Silverman, Rachel Emma (February 10, 2010). "Mall Heirs Battle Over Will". The Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704182004575055653050532266.html. Retrieved February 11, 2010. 

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Name	Simon, Melvin
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Date of birth	October 21, 1926
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Date of death	September 16, 2009
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