Walter Annenberg

Walter H. Annenberg (March 13, 1908 – October 1, 2002) was a billionaire publisher and philanthropist.

Personal Life

His first marriage, to Veronica Dunkelman, failed in 1949 after 11 years.

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His only son, Roger, committed suicide in 1962. Harvard University, where Roger was a student at the time, now has a Roger Annenberg hall in his honor.

Related Topics:
Roger - Suicide - 1962 - Harvard University

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His marriage to his second wife, Leonore "Lee" Rosentiel, was, by all accounts, a lasting and fulfilling relationship. Lee was a niece of the late Harry Cohn, founder and successful mogul of Columbia Pictures.

Related Topics:
Harry Cohn - Columbia Pictures

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Annenberg led a lavish lifestyle, enjoying his riches. His winter estate "Sunnylands" in Rancho Mirage near Palm Springs hosted gatherings with such people as Ronald Reagan, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Charles, Prince of Wales. It was Annenberg who introduced Reagan to Margaret Thatcher, and the Reagans often celebrated New Year's Eve with the Annenbergs.

Related Topics:
Palm Springs - Ronald Reagan - Frank Sinatra - Bob Hope - Bing Crosby - Charles, Prince of Wales - Margaret Thatcher - New Year's Eve

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