As per our current Database, Steve Rubell has been died on 25 July, 1989 at New York City, New York, USA.
When Steve Rubell die, Steve Rubell was 46 years old.
| Popular As | Steve Rubell |
| Occupation | |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 2, 1943 (Brooklyn, New York, USA) |
| Birthday | December 2 |
| Town/City | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
Steve Rubell’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Steve Rubell was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
Steve Rubell was known as the co-founder and co-owner of the world famous New York nightclub Studio 54. Born and raised in New York, Rubell and his business partner Ian Schrager operated a number of restaurants and offices before deciding to create the ultimate nightclub.
Renting a vacant theater on west 54th Street in Manhattan, New York, they opened Studio 54 in April 1977. Their goal was to have a club where anyone could get invited and anything would go within it. After a unrepresented opening which it made $7 million within the first year, Studio 54 drew many people and celebrities to its unconventional parties and gatherings.
Drugs, alcohol and sex of all kinds inhabited the place which made it all the more notorious and controversial.By the end of 1979, the excess and business of Studio 54 caught up with Rubell and Schrager when they were arrested by the IRS for income tax evasion and were sentenced to three years in prison.
They both were paroled after serving 13 months and tried operating Studio 54 but without success. Selling it, Rubell and Schrager went into the hotel business where they bought out and operated a number of upscale hotels.
Rubell, a closeted homosexual, was diagnosed HIV positive in 1985, but incredibly denied his condition and continued his excess lifestyle of drinking, drugs. Rubell died in 1989. Schrager continues running their hotel they started.
