Eugene Melnyk

Eugene Melnyk
Melynk in 2015
Born(1959-05-27)May 27, 1959
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedMarch 28, 2022(2022-03-28) (aged 62)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
EducationSt. Michael's College School
Occupation(s)Businessman, sports franchise owner
Known forFounder Biovail Corporation, Owner Ottawa Senators, Philanthropist
Board member ofOttawa Senators
Children2
AwardsOrder of St. Michael (2008)[1]

Eugene Melnyk (May 27, 1959 – March 28, 2022) was a Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He was the owner, governor and chairman of the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Ottawa Senators and AHL’s Belleville Senators. He was the founder, chairman and CEO of Biovail Corporation.[2] He had a net worth of $1.21 billion and was one of the richest people in Canada. He was one of the richest residents of Barbados.[3]

Melnyk was hospitalized for liver failure and had a liver transplant in May 2015.[4][5][6] He died on March 28, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario from an illness at the age of 62.[7][8]

References

  1. ↑ Mr. Eugene Melnyk Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine St. Michael's College
  2. ↑ Dey, Pav Jordan, Esha (2010-06-21). "Drugmaker Biovail to buy Valeant in $3.3 billion deal". Reuters. Retrieved 2020-12-15.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ Best, Tony (October 29, 2011). "Melnyk – one of the wealthiest". Articles. Nation Newspaper. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  4. ↑ Lightbourne, Tonya (March 3, 2017). "Melnyk On Mission To Boost Organ Donation". News. The Barbados Advocate. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  5. ↑ Ubelacker, Sheryl (May 21, 2015). "Sens owner Eugene Melnyk doing well after liver transplant". Globe and Mail. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  6. ↑ Hiltzik, Michael (27 May 2015). "Did a rich sports team owner jump the line for a liver transplant?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  7. ↑ "A Message from the family of Eugene Melnyk and the Ottawa Senators". Ottawa Senators. March 28, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Longtime Senators owner Melnyk passes away at age 62 - TSN.ca". TSN. 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2022-03-29.