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It was initially put on the market for $9.5 million in August 2025, just over one year after she died, having been listed by her close friend, Chris Cortazzo, of Compass.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Wall’s alleged victims included attorney Jeffrey Tidus, 53, who won a $1.7 million settlement against a close friend of Wall in 2007.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The items were loaned to the center by the artists or their estates, said executive director Bob Santelli, a close friend of Springsteen.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The second-biggest payday will go to Antonio Gracias, his close friend and longtime investor who has made a career out of backing Musk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

And I'm not family, or even a close friend, really.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman