Walter Annenberg
1908–2002 (age 94)
Publishing magnate and diplomat
Biography
Walter Annenberg (1908–2002) spent a lifetime at the helm of publishing enterprises and in the service of diplomacy, calling Rancho Mirage home while nurturing a global perspective that touched readers and leaders alike.
He was admired for channeling his success into generous philanthropic initiatives, investing in education, the arts and civic life so that his colleagues and neighbors alike felt the benefit of his foresight and care.