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Gloria Vanderbilt

American author, fashion designer, and socialite
Also known as: Gloria Laura Morgan Vanderbilt
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Gloria Vanderbilt (born February 20, 1924, New York, New York, U.S.ā€”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,...

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