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Doris Duke (November 22, 1912 – October 28, 1993) was an American billionaire tobacco heiress, philanthropist, and socialite. She was often called "the richest girl in the world". Her great wealth, luxurious lifestyle, and love life attracted significant press coverage, both during her life and after her death. Duke's passions varied wildly. Briefly a news correspondent in the 1940s, she also played jazz piano and learned to surf competitively. At her father's estate in Hillsborough Township, Ne
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Newport Restoration Foundation names Miramar restoration and Bailey's Beach clubhouse among 2026 Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award honorees - What's Up Newp
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Announcing a Multi-foundation $6.5M Commitment to Ensure Performing Artists are at the Center of Technology Innovation
Mecanoo-designed Doris Duke Theatre for Jacob’s Pillow in Massachusetts to open in 2025
Doris Duke Foundation Gives $1M Grant To Sundance Institute Expanding Commitment To Uplifting Muslim Storytelling With Building Bridges Fellowship And Completion Fund
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Biographer: Legacy of tobacco heiress Doris Duke has been erased from the history books
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