California officials mourned the loss of philanthropist and visionary Wallis Annenberg, who died July 28 at 86.
Annenberg died surrounded by family at her Beverly Hills home after battling lung cancer, according to her family.
“To the public, she was a dynamic force in philanthropy, to us, she was a mother, grandmother, friend, mentor, and a force of nature whose life and family remain committed to honoring public service,” her children Lauren Bon, Gregory Weingarten, and Charles Weingarten told The Epoch Times in an emailed statement. “Her generosity and commitment will be lifting people up for many generations to come.”
Her children were also co-directors of the Annenberg Foundation, where she was president and CEO for 16 years….