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Barbara Hutton

American philanthropist and socialite (1912-1979).

Born November 14th, 1912 in New York City.

Died May 11th, 1979 at 66 years old in Beverly Hills (myocardial infarction).

Occupations
socialite
Wikipedia

Barbara Hutton, one of the world's wealthiest women, passed away at the age of 66 on May 11, 1979. She was born on November 14, 1912 in New York City, the only child of wealthy stockbroker Franklyn Laws Hutton and Edna Woolworth, the daughter of the founder of the Woolworth chain stores. Hutton's early years were marked by privilege and luxury, and she was often called the "Poor Little Rich Girl" due to her troubled childhood and lavish lifestyle. Despite her seemingly charmed life, Hutton faced numerous challenges and tragedies throughout her life. She was married seven times, including to actor Cary Grant and Prince Igor Troubetzkoy, and all of her marriages ended in divorce. She also experienced the loss of three of her children and battled with multiple health issues. However, Hutton's most notable accomplishment was her extensive philanthropy work. She donated large sums of money to various charities and organizations, and was particularly known for her support of the arts, animal welfare, and cancer research. Hutton also used her wealth and influence to advocate for social justice causes, including racial and religious equality. Throughout her life, Hutton gained notoriety for her extravagant spending habits and lavish lifestyle. However, her generosity and charitable work should not be overlooked. She left behind a lasting impact through her philanthropy work and will be remembered as a woman of great wealth and social status, with a heart for giving back to those in need. Barbara Hutton will be missed by many, but her legacy will continue to live on through her contributions to society. She will be remembered as a woman who lived a life full of both privilege and challenges, yet still used her wealth for the greater good. Rest in peace, Barbara Hutton.

You needn’t die happy when your time comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from the beginning to the end. Stephen King