Did you know Leona owned the lease to the Empire State Building until she died in 2007?

Did you know that Leona Helmsley was a simple sewing factory worker and mother before she met and married real estate mogul Harry Helmsley?

Did you know that Harry Helmsley was  married when he begin dealing with Leona?

Did you know that Leona was quickly named the President of the Helmsley Palace Hotel which she ruled with an iron fist?

Did you know that in 1988 Helmsley and her husband were indicted for fraud and extortion?

Did you know that Leona went to prison and was fined $7 Million dollars?

Did you know that Leona's estate was worth over $2 billion dollars?

Did you know Leona owned the lease to the Empire State Building until she died in 2007?

Did you know that Leona left $12 million to her dog?





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