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Brooke Astor Dead at 105

Charity and society queen was victimized at the end of her life

By Sam Gale Rosen,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 13, 2007 4:40 PM CDT

(Newser) – Brooke Astor—philanthropist and former queen of New York society -- has died at 105. The socialite had been in the news for being abused and exploited by her descendants, but her enduring legacy was her tireless charity work. "Money is like manure; it’...   Read full story »

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