Obituary of Walter Annenberg

Walter Annenberg

Walter Hubert Annenberg (born March 13, 1908 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a businessperson, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who was best known for owning and operating a corporation that owned several publications including, The Philadelphia Inquirer, TV Guide, the Daily Racing Form and Seventeen magazine. Walter died on October 1, 2002 and his death was because of an accident. He died at age 94.

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Walter Annenberg Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Annenberg, Walter
Common Name: Walter Annenberg
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Birth Date: March 13, 1908
Age: 94 (at death)
Also Known As: Walter Annenburg, Walt
Occupations:

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $8 billion
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

Walter's Family Tree

Birth Name: Walter Hubert Annenberg
Father: Moses Annenburg (1877-1942)
Mother: Sadie Freedman
Sister(s):

Janet Hooker (1904-1997)
Enid Haupt (1906-2005)

Spouse/Partner:

Veronica Dunkelman (married 1938-divorced 1950)
Leonore Annenburg (married 1951-2002, his death)

Son(s):

Roger Annenburg (1940-1962)

Daughter(s):

Wallis Annenburg

Death Notice:

Date: October 01 2002 at age 94
Place: Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia (related complications)
Interment: Buried at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, California

Category Tags:

Businessperson Entrepreneur Philanthropist American Born on March 13th Born in 1908 Born in Wisconsin Died in 2002 Died at age 94 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Walter Annenberg was a great cultural journalist and tv producer who has left an indelible mark on the American media landscape. (V)"

"Walter Annenberg lived a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of philanthropy and impact that will be forever remembered. (V)"

"Walter Annenberg led a highly successful professional life as a media mogul and philanthropist, but sadly passed away after a battle with an undisclosed illness. (V)"

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