- Heiskell, Andrew
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▪ 2004American publishing executive and philanthropist (b. Sept. 13, 1915, Naples, Italy—d. July 6, 2003, Darien, Conn.), had a 43-year career at Time Inc., joining the editorial department of Life magazine in 1937, becoming its publisher in 1946, and being named chairman of the entire company in 1960. He introduced People magazine and oversaw the growth of the company to also include books, newspapers, television stations, and pulp and paper mills. Following his retirement in 1980, he added to the philanthropic causes he had already begun to support, including the provision of low-income housing, and was especially noted for his efforts to improve the New York Public Library and Bryant Park.
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Universalium. 2010.