Huguette Marcelle Clark

1906–2011 (age 105)

Heiress and philanthropist

Biography

Huguette Marcelle Clark inherited a copper fortune yet chose a life of serene privacy, all the while endowing hospitals, museums, and other institutions with gifts that translated into care for thousands.

Her love of art and philanthropy remained a quiet but powerful force, and the treasures she shared continue to offer healing and beauty to visitors even as she rests at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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