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Anne Cox Chambers, Wealthy Newspaper Heiress, Dies At 100
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The family of Anne Cox Chambers says the newspaper heiress has died at the age of 100. Her nephew, Jim Kennedy, announced her death to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, her flagship newspaper.
Chambers was a director of Cox Enterprises Inc. who promoted President Jimmy Carter's political career and served as U.S. ambassador to Belgium during his administration.
Carter issued a statement expressing condolences on behalf of him and Rosalynn Carter.
"Ambassador Chambers was an important part of our lives for over six decades," Carter said. "Her life serves as a path for fairness and equality for everyone and especially for women and girls. Atlanta, our State of Georgia, and the world has lost a wonderful woman, business leader, and philanthropist. Rosalynn and I are grateful to have been among those whose lives were so richly touched by her."
Forbes estimated her net worth several years ago at nearly $17 billion. She was well known as a philanthropist, serving on the boards of the Atlanta Arts Alliance and the High Museum of Art among other institutions.
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