Original title: Barron & middot, former CEO of Hilton Hotel; Hilton died at the age of 91
Overseas network, September 22 (Xinhua) Thursday (19 local time), Barron & middot, former CEO of Hilton Hotel and american philanthropist; Barron Hilton died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 91.
According to the news of Fox News, the daily mail and other foreign media on the 21st, Barron & middot; Conrad & middot, Hilton's son and charity; N· Steven & middot, President of Hilton foundation; Steven M. Hilton announced his father's death in a statement, saying that "his life is full of adventure and extraordinary achievements, and the Hilton family is saddened by the loss of such an outstanding figure."
Baron & middot; Hilton's granddaughter, Hollywood actress Paris & middot; Paris Hilton sent a message on INS to pay tribute to his grandfather, saying that "grandfather is a legend, visionary, smart, handsome, kind-hearted, and lives a life full of achievements and adventures."
Baron & middot; Hilton was born in Dallas on October 23, 1927. In 1937, he and his father Conrad & middot; N· Conrad n. Hilton moved to Los Angeles together. During World War II, he served in the Navy, developed a love for amateur photography and fell in love with flying. In 1966, he took over as chairman and CEO of Hilton Hotels Group. In the 30 years of running a family business, he has made many real estate acquisitions and mergers, expanding his business empire.
Hilton was also the founder of the Los Angeles electric light team when he bought the franchise for $25000. And help conceive the team's lightning logo. In order to take over the Hilton Hotel, he sold the team in 1966.
Baron & middot; Hilton is also a well-known philanthropist. He has 8 children, 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.