Philanthropist and visionary Wallis Annenberg, who changed the landscape of Los Angeles through her generosity and passion, has died from complications of lung cancer. She was 86.
Annenberg was dedicated to expanding access to arts and education and was devoted to animal and environmental rights. Her many contributions to L.A. include the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills (“The Wallis”), the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica and the Wallis Annenberg Building at the California Science Center in Exposition Park.
