Izzy Asper, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Izzy Asper

Canadian businessperson

Date of Birth: 11-Aug-1932

Place of Birth: Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada

Date of Death: 07-Oct-2003

Profession: lawyer, businessperson, politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Israel Harold "Izzy" Asper, (August 11, 1932 – October 7, 2003) was a Canadian tax lawyer and media magnate.
He was the founder and owner of the defunct TV and media company CanWest Global Communications Corp and father to its former CEO and President Leonard Asper, former director and corporate secretary Gail Asper, as well as former Executive Vice President David Asper.
He was also the leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party from 1970 to 1975 and is credited with the idea and vision to establish the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.