Aileen Mehle
1918–2016 (age 98)
columnist
Biography
Aileen Mehle, known to readers as Suzy, chronicled society, culture, and personalities with a sparkling wit that made her columns must-read pieces in major newspapers for decades. Her elegant prose and keen eye for detail captured the evolving fashions and social scenes of her era.
Through her writing she celebrated friendships, artistic achievement, and civic generosity, reminding readers of the joy found in community while maintaining a gracious presence both in print and in person.