Obituary of Liz Claiborne

Liz Claiborne

Anne Elisabeth Jane Claiborne (born March 31, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium) was a fashion designer and businessperson who was best known for building an apparel company focusing upon stylish yet affordable apparel for career women. Her clothing designs featured colorfully tailored separates that could be mixed and matched. Liz died on June 29, 2007 and her death was because of stomach cancer. She died at age 78.

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Liz Claiborne Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Claiborne, Liz
Common Name: Liz Claiborne
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Brussels, Belgium
Birth Date: March 31, 1929
Age: 78 (at death)
Occupations:
- Fashion Designer
- Businessperson

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Magenta
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

Liz's Family Tree

Birth Name: Anne Elisabeth Jane Claiborne
Father: Omer V. Claiborne (1893-1988)
Mother: Louise Fenner Claiborne
Spouse/Partner:

Ben Shultz (married?-divorced 1950)
Arthur Ortenburg (married 1957-2007, her death)

Son(s):

Alexander G. Schultz

Death Notice:

Date: June 29 2007 at age 78
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Stomach cancer

Category Tags:

Fashion Designer Businessperson American Born on March 31st Born in 1929 Died in 2007 Died at age 78 Died from Stomach cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Liz Claiborne's life wasfilled with glamour, luxury and wealth. In addition to her many achievements, Liz was a caring mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Mitch Claiborne, and her daughter, Jane Claiborne. (V)"

"Liz Claiborne's extraordinary life and legacy continue to inspire and shape the fashion industry long after her passing. (V)"

"Liz Claiborne was a trailblazing fashion designer who founded her own successful clothing company and paved the way for female entrepreneurs, but her life was sadly cut short due to health complications. (V)"

Is Ms. Liz Claiborne still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.