Dorothy Lichtenstein Explained

Dorothy Lichtenstein
Birth Name:Dorothy Herzka
Birth Date:26 October 1939
Birth Place:New York City, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Southampton, New York, U.S.
Occupation:Philanthropist
Spouse:[1]
Alma Mater:Beaver College

Dorothy Lichtenstein (born Dorothy Herzka;[2] October 26, 1939 – July 4, 2024) was an American philanthropist.

Life and career

Lichtenstein was born in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York City, on October 26, 1939[3] to Mathilda Thelma (Berkowitz) Herzka and Lloyd Herzka, a municipal judge. She attended Beaver College. Lichtenstein was president of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation[4] from 1999 to 2024. She died at her home in Southampton, New York on July 4, 2024, at the age of 84.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How Dorothy Lichtenstein, Philanthropist, Spends Her Sundays. The New York Times. Tammy. La Gorce. July 6, 2018. July 11, 2024.
  2. Web site: Oral history interview with Dorothy Lichtenstein, 2015. Columbia Center For Oral History. 2015. July 11, 2024.
  3. Book: Artists' Estates: Reputations in Trust. 363. 2005. Rutgers University Press. Diane Cousineau, Magda Salvesen. 9780813536040. Google Books.
  4. Web site: Foes have over $1M each: Romaine, Calone face off in Suffolk County exec race. Newsday. New York, New York. October 10, 2023. July 11, 2024. A12. Newspapers.com.
  5. Web site: Solomon . Deborah . July 17, 2024 . Dorothy Lichtenstein, Philanthropist and a Rare 'Artist's Widow,' Dies at 84 . July 11, 2024 . . B10 . 0362-4331.
  6. Web site: Dorothy Lichtenstein, President of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, Dies at 84. Tessa. Solomon. July 2024. ARTnews. July 11, 2024. MSN.