Marian Ilitch Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Husband, Children, Family, Business and Net Worth

Marian Ilitch Biography

Marian Bayoff Ilitch is an American billionaire businesswoman who was born and brought up in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. Ilitch is known as the co-founder of Little Caesars Pizza with Mike Ilitch, her late husband. She is also known for being the owner of Detroit Tigers & Detroit Red Wings. Ilitch was one of the world’s seven richest women in March 2018, according to Bloomberg.

10 Quick Facts About Marian Ilitch

  • Name: Marian Ilitch
  • Age: 88 years
  • Birthday: January 7
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Height: To be updated
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Businesswoman
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: To be updated
  • Net worth: 3.7 Billion USD

Marian Ilitch Age

Ilitch is 88 years as of 2021. She was born on January 7, 1933, in Dearborn, Michigan, United States.  Marian celebrates her birthday on January 7th every year. Her birth sign is Capricorn.

Marian Ilitch Height

Marian is a woman of average stature. She seems quite tall if her photos relative to her surroundings are anything to go by. Her actual height including her weight and other body measurements are not available at the moment. We will update this section once the information is available.

Marian Ilitch Education

Marian is a learned fellow, However, details regarding her educational background including the schools and colleges are not available at the moment. We will update this section once the information is available.

Marian Ilitch Family

Marian Bayoff was born to her parents in Dearborn, Michigan. She is the daughter of Macedonian immigrants. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is available publicly. It is also not known if she has any sisters or brothers. We will update this post when we get the details of her family.

Marian Ilitch Husband

Ilitch was married to Mike Ilitch in 1955 till the time of his death in 2017. Marian met her future husband Mike Ilitch in 1954, also a child of Macedonian immigrants when the two went on a blind date arranged by his father. A year later, they got married. The couple has seven children together. Her husband died on February 10, 2017, at the age of 87 in Detroit, Michigan.

Marian Ilitch Children

Ilitch and her husband have seven children: Christopher Paul Ilitch, born in June 1965 is CEO and president of Ilitch Holdings, Inc.; Denise D. Ilitch, born in November 1955 is an attorney and former co-president, with her brother, of Ilitch Holdings.

Other children are Ronald “Ron” Tyrus Ilitch, Lisa M. Ilitch Murray, Michael C. Ilitch, Jr., Atanas Ilitch (born Thomas Ilitch), and Carole M. Ilitch. In February 2018, Ron Ilitch was found dead in his hotel room at the age of 61. This means now six out of seven children remain.

Marian Ilitch Net Worth

Marian has a net worth of 3.7 billion USD as of 2021. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is his career as a musician. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Marian Ilitch Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Marian

Marian Ilitch Wiki

  • Full Names: Marian Bayoff Ilitch
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Businesswoman
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Not Known
  • Religion:  Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Marian Ilitch Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 88  years old(2021)
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Date of Birth: January 7, 1933
  • Place of Birth: Dearborn, Michigan, United States.
  • Birthday: January 7th

Marian Ilitch Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements:  Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: Not Known
  • Weight: Not Known
  • Breast Size: Not Known
  • Waist Size: Not Known
  • Dress Size: Not Known
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Hair Color:  Blonde
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

Marian Ilitch Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Widowed
  • Partner/Husband: Was married to Mike Ilitch
  • Children: Six, Sons (TBA) and Daughters (TBA)

Marian Ilitch Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 million USD
  • Source of Income: Boxing career

Marian Ilitch House and Cars

  • Place of living:  To be Updated
  • Cars:  Car Brand to be Updated

Marian Ilitch Business

In 1959, the Ilitches founded Little Caesars Pizza, which they expanded as a franchise. They have since expanded their interests to include restaurants, entertainment, sports and gaming.

Casinos and Indian gaming

One of the original investors in Detroit’s MotorCity Casino, Ilitch realized an opportunity in 2005 to purchase total interest in the casino resort complex from various minor stakeholders and Mandalay Resort Group.

Marian solely paid $600 million to buy MotorCity Casino from the other investors and for subsequent renovations. Michigan gaming laws prohibit one company from owning more than one Detroit casino property. With Ilitch as owner, MotorCity Casino is reportedly one of the largest independently owned casino enterprises in the United States and also the largest woman-owned casino in the U.S.

Ilitch and Michael J. Malik, Sr. a partner, have pursued other casino gambling interests outside of Detroit and from coast to coast. The duo has acted as a developer of casinos for federally recognized tribes of Native Americans, who have began to use this as a means of generating revenues.

They have worked with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, developing Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, Michigan. Ilitch partnered with the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Hampton Bays, New York on plans to develop a casino on Long Island. Ilitch also partnered with Barwest, LLC and the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians to develop casinos in Barstow, California.

Ilitch Holdings, Inc.

Ilitch served as a secretary-treasurer and vice chairwoman of all of her family’s various holdings until 1999, when Ilitch Holdings, Inc. was formed as the parent company for her family’s widespread interests. She became chairwoman after her husband’s death.

Ilitch Holdings includes Little Caesars Pizza, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, Champion Foods, Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment, Detroit Tigers, Olympia Development and various food service and entertainment venues within these businesses. Marian and Mike bought the Red Wings in 1982 for $8 million.

The Detroit Red Wings have won four Stanley Cups under Ilitch family ownership: 1997, 1998, 2002 and 2008. Marian Ilitch and three daughters are among only 12 women to have had their names engraved on the trophy.

Mike Ilitch’s Detroit Tigers, a baseball team, logged losing records in 12 out of 13 seasons but turned the team around in 2006. They made the playoffs for the first time since 1987.

The Ilitches successfully spearheaded a public/private partnership with the taxpayers of the greater Detroit area to build a new home for the Tigers in downtown Detroit The $300 million plus Comerica Park opened in April 2000. Ilitch Holdings, Inc. manages the stadium and parking.

Marian Ilitch Legacy and Honors

  • 1988, Ilitch received the Roundtable for Women in Foodservice Pacesetter Award.
  • 1994, the Greater Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners recognized Ilitch as one of Michigan’s
  • Top 25 women business owners.
  • 1996, recognition from American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan for aiding emergency services and the work of the Red
  • Cross friends.
  • 1997, Hospice of Southeastern Michigan Council Crystal Rose Award
  • 1999, Michigan Executive of the Year by the Wayne State School of Business Administration
  • 2001, inducted into Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame
  • 2004, she was named one of Detroit’s Enterprising Women by the Detroit Historical Society in partnership with the Women’s
  • Economic Club, National Association of Women Business Owners, Greater Detroit Chapter and Crain’s Detroit Business.
  • 2005, Crain’s Detroit Business Top Women in Business Honoree.
  • 2008, she was elected to the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and inducted in 2010.
  • She was recognized by Working Women Magazine as the number one woman business owner in the nation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Marian Ilitch

Who is Marian Ilitch?

Marian Bayoff Ilitch is an American billionaire businesswoman who was born and brought up in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. Ilitch is known as the co-founder of Little Caesars Pizza with Mike Ilitch, her late husband. She is also known for being the owner of Detroit Tigers & Detroit Red Wings. Ilitch was one of the world’s seven richest women in March 2018, according to Bloomberg.

How old is Marian Ilitch?

Ilitch is 88 years as of 2021. She was born on January 7, 1933, in Dearborn, Michigan, United States.

How tall is Marian Ilitch?

Marian is a woman of average stature. She seems quite tall if her photos relative to her surroundings are anything to go by. Her actual height including her weight and other body measurements are not available at the moment. We will update this section once the information is available.

Is Marian Ilitch Married?

Ilitch was married to Mike Ilitch in 1955 till the time of his death in 2017. Marian met her future husband Mike Ilitch in 1954, also a child of Macedonian immigrants when the two went on a blind date arranged by his father.

How much is Marian Ilitch  Worth?

Ilitch’s net worth is $3 to 5 Million dollars as of 13 October 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a businesswoman. Through her various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Where does  Marian Live?

Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Marian dead or alive?

Mirriam is alive and well. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Marian Ilitch now?

Marian is still pursuing her career as a businesswoman.

Marian Ilitch Social Media Contacts

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