Obituary of Helen Gurley Brown

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Helen Gurley Brown

Helen Gurley Brown (born February 18th, 1922 in Green Forest, Arkansas) was a Author who was widely known because she was the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine for 32 years. Helen died on August 13th, 2012 and her death was basically because of old age. She was 90 years old.

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Helen Gurley Brown Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gurley Brown, Helen
    • Common Name: Helen Gurley Brown
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Green Forest, Arkansas, United States
    • Birth Date: February 18, 1922
    • Age: 90 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Helen Brown, Helen Gurley
    • Occupation: Author
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Breyers Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Armani Code
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    Helen's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Helen Marie Gurley
    • Father: Ira Marvin Gurley
    • Mother: Cleo Gurley
    • Sister(s):
      • Mary Eloine Gurley
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • David Brown (married 1959-2010, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 13 2012 at age 90
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)

Category Tags:

AuthorAmerican Born on February 18th Born in 1922 Born in Arkansas Died in 2012 Died at age 90 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"I'm intelligent. Some people would say I'm very, very, very intelligent."

"Nearly every glamorous, wealthy, successful career woman you might envy now started out as some kind of schlep." (IMDB)

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"Helen Gurley Brown died in 1975 at the age of 69. (V)"

"Helen Gurley Brown, who was born in 1925, was an American author and editor. She was also the founder and first president of the PEN American Center, which was later renamed the Modern Library Association. (V)"

"Helen Gurley Brown lived a remarkable life and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Helen Gurley Brown was a successful writer, editor, and businesswoman, known for her groundbreaking work as the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine and her advocacy for women's equality in the workplace. (V)"

Is Ms. Helen Gurley Brown still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-10-24 08:43:04
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