Helen Walton

1919–2007 (age 87)

Helen Walton was an American philanthropist and heiress, known primarily as the wife of Walmart founder Sam Walton, who lived from 1919 to 2007. Her net worth reached $20.5 billion USD in 2002, representing her peak recorded wealth across the tracked years.

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Net Worth

4 records

What countsAnnual Forbes list value — one row per year; “current” = the latest year's row.

2004Forbes World's Billionaires 2004 list net worth.
$20Bsrc
2003Forbes World's Billionaires 2003 list net worth.
$16.5Bsrc
2002Forbes World's Billionaires 2002 list net worth.
$20.5Bsrc
2001Forbes World's Billionaires 2001 list net worth.
$18.5Bsrc

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VerifiedForbes World Billionaires List 2004
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VerifiedForbes World Billionaires List 2003
Independently confirmed by a credible publisher.
VerifiedForbes World Billionaires List 2002
Independently confirmed by a credible publisher.
VerifiedForbes World Billionaires List 2001
Independently confirmed by a credible publisher.

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