Dog was subject of death threats, died after series of health issues
(NEWSER) - Considering her time on Earth was filled with rides in stretch limos and private jets, doggie heaven might not be much better for Trouble. Leona Helmsley's pampered pooch died at age 12 in December, and her death was kept secret for months. The pup, who the New York Daily News points out was 84 in dog years, had her controversial inheritance knocked down from $12 million to $2 million following Helmsley's 2007 death, which was used to pay for things like grooming ($8,000 a year) and a full-time security guard. More»