Lonnie Hammargren

He was elected a member of the non-partisan board of regents for the Nevada System of Higher Education, an office he held from 1988 to 1994.

Hammargren was also known for his "eclectic collection of artifacts, including old casino signs, and an Apollo space capsule".

[9] Hammargren built his house, Castillo del Sol, in 1969, which he filled with various artifacts relating to Las Vegas history, and regularly opened it to public tours.

In the episode, it was revealed Hammargren had spent an estimated $10 million acquiring the artifacts and was $750,000 in debt.

[2] Hammargren married his wife Sandy in 1989, an event which in part was filmed for Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

[9] Hammargren died on June 13, 2023, at the age of 85 from a subdural hematoma, complications from dementia and heart disease.