Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy

Publicist and fashion consultant

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy - Publicist and fashion consultant
Born

1966
59 years ago

Died

July 16th, 1999
26 years ago — 33 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Worked as a publicist for Calvin Klein and played a significant role in shaping the brand's marketing and image. Married John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1996, becoming a prominent figure in American society. Engaged in philanthropic endeavors and supported various charitable causes, balancing a private life with public interest. Tragically passed away in a plane crash in 1999, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with a prominent American family.

Worked as a publicist at Calvin Klein

Married John F. Kennedy Jr.

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