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Barbara Woolworth Hutton (November 14, 1912 – May 11, 1979) was an American debutante, socialite, heiress, and philanthropist. She was dubbed the "Poor Little Rich Girl"—first when she was given a lavish and expensive debutante ball in 1930 amid the Great Depression, and later due to a notoriously troubled private life. [1]
- She Came From Money. Although destined to enjoy a life of luxury, Barbara Hutton dodged disaster at every turn. Born in 1912, she was the only child of a very well-connected couple—Franklyn Hutton and Edna Woolworth.
- Her Father Ruined Everything. You see, Barbara endured the consequences of her father's selfishness. Franklyn Hutton had numerous vices that only poisoned his marriage and blotted out any chance of real joy.
- She Made A Chilling Discovery. When she was only four years old, Barbara entered her mother's room and tried to wake her—but when she approached the side of the bed, she made a horrifying discovery.
- She Didn't Have A Home. After losing her mother, Barbara soon realized that her father wanted nothing to do with her. He was still too preoccupied with his women and his booze.
May 22, 2023 · When Barbara Hutton was just 4 years old, her mother Edna Woolworth died unexpectedly in the family home. Her cause of death is still debated, but what is known for certain is that Hutton herself discovered the body.
May 13, 1979 · Barbara Hutton, the highly publicized, oft‐married Woolworth heir who spent much of her life searching for a happiness that apparently eluded her, died in Los Angeles Friday of a heart attack....
Jun 21, 2024 · Barbara Woolworth Hutton was one of the first American socialites to seize the public’s attention for her wealth and lavish style as well as for her troubled private life. Heiress to the...
If she were alive today, Barbara Hutton would be worth about a billion dollars, receiving around $25 million from her grandfather after his death. While you might not recognize this name, Hutton was all over the papers during her lifetime. Then known as the “poor little rich girl,” Hutton’s life….
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Hutton, Barbara (1912–1979) American heiress. Name variations: (nickname) Bobbie Hutton. Born Barbara Woolworth Hutton on November 14, 1912, in New York City; died on May 11, 1979, in Los Angeles, California; daughter of Franklyn Hutton (a stockbroker) and Edna (Woolworth) Hutton; attended Miss Shinn's School for Girls, in Los Angeles ...
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