Tony Hussey, former chief executive of Zappos, who brought fortune to downtown Las Vegas and became the face of his resurrection, died Friday.
He was 46 years old.
Meghan Fazio, a spokeswoman for Hsih’s side venture DTP companies, confirmed Hsih’s death in an email on Friday night. She did not give a cause of death.
“Tony’s kindness and generosity touched the lives of everyone around him and forever brightened the world,” the statement said. We are. “
It added: “On behalf of all DTP employees and staff, we would like to express our deepest condolences to Tony’s family and friends who have lost him as a dear lover, dreamer and friend. Tony was highly respected by all his fellow friends and colleagues in the tight-knit family at DTP companies, so this heartbreaking tragedy is one that involves many. “
Kedar Deshpande, the new CEO of Zappos, told the company in an internal memo obtained by Review-Journal on Friday night that the online shoe seller had “lost our inspiring former leader” and that “many of you have also lost mentors and friends.” ”
“Tony played such an integral part in helping us build our prosperous Zappos business today, as well as his passion to help support and run our company culture,” Deshpande wrote.
He also said in an email that the company would look for ways to celebrate Hussein’s life in the coming days.
A Zeppos spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday night.
Las Vegas Mayor Caroline Goodman called Hussein’s death a “tragic loss.”
“Tony meant a lot to Las Vegas, always dreaming, working to inspire and leading others to create a new vision tomorrow. Our prayers and sympathy are with his family, “he said.
Gov. Steve Sisolak tweeted Friday night that Hsieh played a key role in “helping change” downtown Las Vegas.
Myron Martin, president and CEO of the Smith Center for Premature Arts, said Hsieh was a “friend and loyal supporter” of the downtown venue.
Masit said Scythe donated 1 1 million to the Smith Center and bought all the tickets in her box and gave them to employees, Martin said.
“I’ll miss his ‘All-Hands’ staff meetings at Reynolds Hall and the epic of parties at Symphony Park,” Martin said. “Most likely, I’ll lose his compassion.”
Hussey moved Zappos from Henderson to Old Las Vegas City Hall in 2013. He also started a side company called Downtown Project, which became a 350 350 million venture into real estate, restaurants, tech startups and other ventures to put the frame in the Remint Street area. Dominant property owner there.
Hsieh retired from Zappos and was replaced as its chief executive in August without formally announcing the company he had led for two decades after entering Hombing Ying Ing Island this year in the affluent ski town of Park City, Utah.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Contact Elie Segal at esegall @ reviewj Journal.com or 702-383-0342. Follow eli_segall On Twitter. Review-journal staff authors Subrina Hudson and John Katsilomite contributed to this report.
