Obituary of Walter Annenberg

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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:

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

    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:

BusinesspersonEntrepreneur 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)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-08-03 00:43:02
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