Christy Ruth Walton (née Tallant; [1] [2] born February 8, 1949) is an American billionaire heiress and philanthropist. She is the widow of John T. Walton, who was one of the sons of the Walmart founder Sam Walton. In June 2005, her husband died in a homebuilt ultralight plane crash, [3] making her the main heir to his fortune of US$18.2 billion.

Dec 30, 2021 · Christy Walton is one of the world’s wealthiest people and one of the top philanthropists globally. She inherited her wealth from her husband, John Walton, son of Walmart...

Christy Walton, an heiress to the Walmart Inc. retail fortune, placed a full-page advertisement in Sunday’s New York Times calling on America to uphold its democratic principles.

Dec 16, 2021 · One of the most prominent donors: Walmart heiress Christy Walton. She made her first donation, of $20,000, in January 2020, before any other billionaires had given money to the group.

Mar 25, 2025 · Christy Walton, 76, is worth an estimated $17.8 billion, having married into the Walmart dynasty. Her husband was John Walton, son of the grocery giant's founder Sam. He died in...

3 days ago · Wal-Mart heiress Christy Walton is the richest person in Wyoming, with a personal net worth ($36.7 billion) that is higher than her state’s GDP ($31.3 billion).

Sep 28, 2023 · Christy Walton, a name synonymous with wealth and philanthropy, is an exceptional woman whose life has been marked by extraordinary achievements. As the widow of John T. Walton, son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, she stepped into the spotlight as one of the world’s richest women.

Christy Ruth Walton is the widow of the former Walmart owner John T Walton. Currently, she holds the $18.2 billion fortune of Walmart after the latter expired in 2005. Walton owns 50.8% of the Walmart ownership and 96% shares ownership for Arvest Bank. She also holds 30% of the ownership for First Solar, a solar energy company.

Nov 6, 2015 · In what's been a closely guarded family secret, Mr. Walton gave half of his then-$17 billion estimated fortune to charitable trusts and a third to their only child, Lukas Walton, now 29, an...

Jun 28, 2024 · Christy Walton is the widow of John T. Walton, one of the sons of Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, the world's largest retailer. She inherited a stake in the company when her husband died in a plane crash in 2005. She is also an investor in First Solar, a leading manufacturer of solar panels.