Leona Helmsley passed away earlier this morning at the age of 87. Few details have yet been made public other than that she died of heart failure.Helmsley, who lost her husband in 1997, has been far from the public in recent years. Before his death, the hotelier was widely known for helping her husband, Harry, run his multi billion dollar real estate empire. Mrs. Helmsley was not known for her soft and cuddly ways, she was known to be ruthless in her business dealings and was known as "The Queen of Mean".
Helmsley is survived by a a brother and multiple grandchildren.
