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Bookmark or Share- 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 .
- Brooke Astor, 105; N.Y. socialite, philanthropist gave away $200 ...Brooke Astor, the itinerant soldier’s daughter who married her way into the top echelon of Manhattan society and then gave away a fortune, died Monday. She was 105.
- Brooke Astor, 105, Aristocrat of the People, DiesBrooke Astor, who by night reigned over New York society with a decided disdain for pretension and by day devoted her time and considerable resources to New York’s unfortunate, died yesterday...
- Brooke Astor Trial Verdict Latest in Long Family DramaCo-defendant Francis Morrissey, Astor's estate lawyer, was found guilty on all six counts of conspiracy, scheming to defraud and forgery.
- 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.
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