James Crown, dies in crash at Aspen Motorsports Park

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New York: 28 June 2023: James Crown, a Chicago billionaire and significant supporter of Jewish causes, passed away on Sunday while enjoying his 70th birthday at a racecourse in Colorado. Immediate eulogies and condolences were offered by Chicago's Jewish leaders, US President Joe Biden, former US President Barack Obama, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and others following his unexpected death at the Aspen Motorsports Park.


Crown served as the head of Henry Crown and Company, the family-owned investment company that bears his grandson James' name. Additionally, he served on the boards of General Dynamics and JPMorgan. In 2020, Forbes put the Crown family's wealth at $10.2 billion.

 

 

 

 

 

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