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Dorothy Lichtenstein
Born
Dorothy Herzka

(1939-10-26)October 26, 1939
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 4, 2024(2024-07-04) (aged 84)
Southampton, New York, U.S.
Alma materBeaver College
OccupationPhilanthropist
Spouse
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(died. 1997)​
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Dorothy Lichtenstein (born Dorothy Herzka;[2] October 26, 1939 – July 4, 2024) was an American philanthropist.

Life and career

Lichtenstein was born in New York City.[3] She attended Beaver College.[4]

Lichtenstein was president of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation[5] from 1997 to 2024.

Lichtenstein died on July 4, 2024, at her home in Southampton, New York, at the age of 84.[4][6]

References

  1. ^ La Gorce, Tammy (July 6, 2018). "How Dorothy Lichtenstein, Philanthropist, Spends Her Sundays". The New York Times. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  2. ^ "Oral history interview with Dorothy Lichtenstein, 2015". Columbia Center For Oral History. 2015. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Diane Cousineau, Magda Salvesen, ed. (2005). Artists' Estates: Reputations in Trust. Rutgers University Press. p. 363. ISBN 9780813536040 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ a b Solomon, Deborah (July 11, 2024). "Dorothy Lichtenstein, Philanthropist and a Rare 'Artist's Widow,' Dies at 84". The New York Times. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  5. ^ "Foes have over $1M each: Romaine, Calone face off in Suffolk County exec race". Newsday. New York, New York. October 10, 2023. p. A12. Retrieved July 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  6. ^ Solomon, Tessa (July 2024). "Dorothy Lichtenstein, President of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, Dies at 84". ARTnews. Retrieved July 11, 2024 – via MSN.


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