David Simon, Legendary Simon Property Group CEO, Dies at 64
His son, Eli Simon, to take the helm.
Shoppers fill the escalators at the King of Prussia Mall, owned by Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. retail shopping space, in King of Prussia, Pa., on Dec. 8, 2018. Mark Makela/Reuters
David Simon, who built the Simon Property Group into one of the world’s largest retail real estate firms, has died at 64 after battling cancer.
“Our family is deeply grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love and support we have received from across the globe,” a family spokesperson said in a statement.
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.
