philanthropist
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"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," his representative told the BBC.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Parton died last month at the age of 80, plunging her fans into mourning for a singer-songwriter, philanthropist and businesswoman whom many saw as a unifying figure in a divided America.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
His graduating class included former tech executive and philanthropist Sheryl Sandberg, Hollywood filmmaker Darren Aronofsky and the writer Colson Whitehead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Sarah Jane has since carved out a career of her own in New York, working as a model, content creator and philanthropist.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Thirty-one Sing Sing wardens had lasted only little over a year; they included a steamfitter, a coal dealer, a horseman, a postmaster, a customs revenue collector, a millionaire and philanthropist, and “assorted ward-heelers.”
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
It's a view of a positive and collective approach of the King's role in the Commonwealth, bringing together politicians with business leaders, philanthropists and civil society.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
A splashy donation to a big-name school, like Griffin’s, can also be a good way for philanthropists to generate headlines and help secure their legacy.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
The Microsoft founder and one of the world’s biggest philanthropists warns that artificial intelligence could be either a “great equalizer” or a force that widens the world’s inequality gap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
In retirement, "Boss Zhu" published a number of books of speeches on economic reform, and was listed as one of the country's top philanthropists.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
He was also among a handful of philanthropists who helped to fund the education of the nation’s Colored citizens.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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