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Dec 22, 2018 · Geisel was 17 years older than Ms. Dimond, but they fell in love, and in 1967 Helen Geisel, who suffered from several illnesses, committed suicide with an overdose of barbiturates.
Audrey Grace Florine Stone (August 14, 1921 – December 19, 2018) was the second wife of American children's book author Theodor Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss), to whom she was married from 1968 until his death in 1991. She founded Dr. Seuss Enterprises in 1993, and was President and CEO of the company until her death in 2018.
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- December 19, 2018 (aged 97), La Jolla, California, U.S.
- The Geisel Estate Has An Estimated Net Worth of $75 Million
- Geisel & Audrey Fell in Love While Married to Other People
- In 2015, Audrey Donated $3 Million to UC San Diego’s Library
- Audrey Says She Was A ‘Sounding Board’ For Her Husband & A Colorist
Although Geisel died over 25 years ago, he remains a household name thanks to classic books like Cat in the Hat, The Lorax and Green Eggs and Ham, to name just a few. As a result, his estate has an estimated net worth of $75 million, Celebrity Net Worth reports. After Geisel’s death, Audrey assumed all licensing matters for Dr. Seuss characters and...
Geisel’s life was not without scandal. As The Associated Press notes, he started a romantic relationship with Audrey while they were still married to other people. To make matters worse, Geisel’s first wife, Helen, was often ill. In October 1967, Helen committed suicide with an overdose of pills. “(Helen) said that people would understand in time, ...
In recent years, Audrey has focused on philanthropy. In 2015, NBC San Diego reportedthat she donated $3 million to renovate the University of California, San Diego’s Giesel Library, named after her husband. The library was built in 1970 and had become dated. The gift was used to update the library, redesign the lobby and add new technology for rese...
In a 2004 interview with Reading Rockets, Audrey said that her husband used her as a “sounding board” whenever he came up with ideas. She also was a colorist for his books later in his career. She explained: Elsewhere in the interview, she explained that when they first met, she wasn’t aware of who Dr. Seuss was. She thought he was a real doctor! A...
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Mar 15, 2023 · Audrey Dimond was the second wife of Dr. Seuss, who married her within a year of his first wife's death. She was a medical student and a former lover of his, and she helped care for his estate and legacy after his death. Learn how she coped with his infidelity, depression, and suicide, and how her life story influenced his books and culture.
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Dec 21, 2018 · Audrey Geisel died Wednesday at her home in La Jolla. She was 97. Petite and often understated, she was a fierce protector of her husband’s creations and legacy, and a major donor to ...
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Dec 21, 2018 · Audrey Stone Geisel, who married Dr. Seuss in 1968, was a philanthropist and a key figure in preserving and promoting his books and characters. She founded Dr. Seuss Enterprises, donated his papers to the Geisel Library, and oversaw posthumous publications.
Nov 29, 2000 · Audrey Dimond was married with two children when she fell in love with Ted Geisel. Mr. Geisel, 18 years her senior, was also married. In the wake of their affair, Mr. Geisel's wife, Helen,...
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