Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and major GOP donor, in dire health, lawyer says

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The Associated Press

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LAS VEGAS — Casino magnate and GOP donor Sheldon Adelson is not in good health and has not been at his company's offices in Las Vegas since around Christmas Day.

Adelson's poor health was revealed earlier this week by one of his company's attorneys during a court hearing in a years-old case brought by a Hong Kong businessman. The founder and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp. did not participate in the casino operator's conference call with analysts and investors following its earnings report in January.

Attorney James Jimmerson told the court Monday that he learned last month "of the dire nature of Mr. Adelson's condition, health." The comment from the attorney came when discussing whether Adelson could sit for a deposition in the case.

The company on Thursday did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the condition of the billionaire, his involvement in company operations since Christmas Day and on the existence of a transition plan. The lawyer's comments on Adelson's health were first reported by The Nevada Independent.

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