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Jay Pritzker

Age: 76

billionaire philanthropist and founder of the Hyatt hotel chain; in Chicago. In 1979 he established the Pritzker Architecture Prize, which is now considered the most prestigious honor in the field.

Died: Chicago, Ill., January 23, 1999

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