Gloria Vanderbilt

American author, fashion designer, and socialite
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Also known as: Gloria Laura Morgan Vanderbilt
Quick Facts
In full:
Gloria Laura Morgan Vanderbilt
Born:
February 20, 1924, New York, New York, U.S.
Died:
June 17, 2019, New York, New York (aged 95)
House / Dynasty:
Vanderbilt family
Notable Family Members:
spouse Sidney Lumet
spouse Leopold Stokowski
son Anderson Cooper

Gloria Vanderbilt (born February 20, 1924, New York, New York, U.S.—died June 17, 2019, New York, New York) was an American socialite, artist, author, actress, and designer of textiles and fashion who was often in the public eye for her social life and professional exploits. Born into the prominent Vanderbilt family of New York, Gloria was thrust into the media spotlight from the moment of her birth. Her father died when she was a baby, and she spent much of her early childhood in Paris. At age 10 she became the centre of an highly publicized custody case between her ...(100 of 545 words)