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Bookmark or Share- The Last Grande Dame: Brooke Astor - TIMEThe unofficial first lady of New York City, Brooke Astor, who was 105 when she died Aug. 13, had taste, character and compassion. Always gracious and impeccably dressed, she presided over a vast...
- Brooke Russell Astor | American Philanthropist, Socialite & Writer ...Brooke Russell Astor (born March 30, 1902, Portsmouth, N.H., U.S.—died Aug. 13, 2007, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.) was an American socialite, philanthropist, and writer, who employed her position, wealth, and energies in the interest of cultural enrichment and the poor.
- Brooke Astor’s Life Was A High Society Horror Story - FactinateSocialite Brooke Astor lived to be 105 years old—but sadly, her glittering world came to a dark and disturbing end long before that.
- The Battle for Mrs. Astor - Vanity FairFrom being queen of New York society and one of her century’s great philanthropists, Brooke Astor became America’s most prominent case of alleged elder abuse.
- Brooke Astor - WikipediaRoberta Brooke Astor (née Russell; March 30, 1902 – August 13, 2007) was an American philanthropist, socialite, and writer. She served as the chairwoman of the Vincent Astor Foundation, established by her third husband, Vincent Astor, who was a member of the Astor family.
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