Life and career
Lurie worked for International Game Technology, helped develop the Lied Discovery Museum and the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, and also assisted in the development of the CAT Transit System. Prior to being mayor, Lurie served on the city council for 14 years. After completing his term as mayor, Lurie went on to several positions at Arizona Charlie's Decatur. Lurie was Jewish.Death
Lurie had blood cancer and other health issues. In late 2020, he contracted COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada, and died shortly after in hospice. He was 79 years old, one month and one day short from his 80th birthday.References
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