The businessman and philanthropist whose name is carried by Sanford Health has died.
Thomas “Denny” Sanford died Saturday at age 90, according to his family and the health system.
Sanford donated $400 million to Sioux Valley Health System in 2007. The organization was renamed Sanford Health and grew into a major regional health system serving patients across North Dakota and neighboring states.
His later contributions supported children’s health, breast cancer care, medical research and virtual care.
Sanford once said the he wanted to, “die broke.” While that didn’t turn out true, he became one of the nation’s biggest philanrophists over the past few decades, donating an estimated $4 billion to organizations and charities. His net worth was estimated at $2.4 billion at the time of his death by Forbes.
Sanford was born in Saint Paul and later built his business career in South Dakota.
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