Leona Helmsley
American businesswoman
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About Leona Helmsley
Leona Helmsley was nicknamed “Queen of Mean” as a result of having gained notoriety for her ruthless character both professionally and in private. The American businesswoman found success as a condominium broker before joining Brown Harris Stevens, a real estate brokerage firm owned by her would-be third husband Harry Helmsley as a senior vice president.
She is widely remembered for having spent nineteen months of a 16-year prison sentence for evading federal income tax.
Family Life
Her birth name, Lena Mindy Rosenthal, was given by her Polish-Jewish immigrant parents Morris Rosenthal and Ida Popkin. She had one son, Jay from her first marriage to Leo Panzirer, a lawyer. Jay died in 1982 at 42 years old from heart failure and Helmsley infamously served his widow, Mimi with an eviction notice after his death. She was also married and divorced two times to Joseph Lubin. She was married to Harry Helmsley from 1972 until his death in 1997.
What did Leona Helmsley die of?
She died on August 20, 2007 from congestive heart failure.
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F.A.Q. about Leona Helmsley
When is her birthday?
Leona Helmsley's birthday is on July 4, 1920.
In how many days is her birthday?
Leona's birthday is in 70 days
How old was Leona when she died?
She was 87 years old.
When did she die?
She died in August 20, 2007.
How old would she be today?
Leona Helmsley would be 103 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Leona from?
She was born in Marbletown, New York, U.S..