Marian Javits
Marian Ann Borris Javits, sometimes Marion (1925 – February 28, 2017) was an American arts patron. She was married to the politician Jacob K. Javits from 1947 until his death in 1986.
Marian Javits | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marian Ann Borris 1925 |
| Died | (aged 92) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Arts patron |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
She was born Marian Ann Borris in Detroit, Michigan.[1] She had dreams of becoming a Hollywood actress, but instead moved to New York to work as a researcher for the Republican Party.[1]
Career
Javits appeared in a few movies, including 1960's Who Was That Lady? starring Tony Curtis and Dean Martin.[1]
Later she worked for a public relations firm, Ruder Finn which handled the account of the Iranian national airline during the reign of the last Shah to occupy the throne. This all transpired while her husband served on the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and with the looming change of regime in Iran and his introduction of certain legislation it became the focus of some acrimony and controversy. Having registered as a foreign agent for the lobbying effort, amidst the publicity she resigned.[2][3]
Death
Javits was found unconscious in bed in her Manhattan apartment on February 28, 2017. She was declared dead at age 92.[4]
Personal life
In 1945 she began dating the politician Jacob K. Javits, who was 21 years older, and she became his second wife in 1947. They had three children together.[1]
She had an affair with the talk show host Geraldo Rivera.[5]
References
- DeGregory, Priscilla; Moore, Mark; Massarella, Linda (1 March 2017). "Marion Javits found dead in her apartment". The New York Post.
- Roberts, Sam. "Marian Javits, Proto-Feminist and Widow of New York Senator, Dies at 92". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- Cody, Edward (21 May 1979). "Angry Iran Tells U.S. Not to Send New Ambassador". The Washington Post. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- "Marian Javits, longtime champion of public arts, dies at 92". New York Daily News.
- Grove, Lloyd (6 September 1991). "Geraldo's Memoir: Better Bed Than Wed". The Washington Post.