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HAL VAUGHAN Obituary

Vaughan--Hal, passed away at home in Paris on October 17. Distinguished author and Foreign Service Officer, Hal was committed to uncovering the truth. He is survived by his lovely wife, Dr. Phuong Gia; daughter, Chantal; son, Phillipe; along with colleagues, friends, and a loyal readership.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 20, 2013.

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M. C.

February 26, 2022

His book about C. Chanel was essential for me to write my Ph.D thesis, so sorry to hear he passed away

philippe vaughan

November 18, 2013

I remember an intelligent and passionate man. We had a very difficult relationship. I'm so happy we were able to patch a friendship together before the end.

Fantys Jan

October 22, 2013

Very dark day...
But I remember a other Hal daughter Aurelie Margaret Cerise, living in Swiss, Lausanne. She is now a great choregrapher with a other little name Esther from the Baati Legani company.

Marie Hanh et Alain Menardi

October 22, 2013

C'est grâce à Phuong mon amie d'enfance retrouvée que nous avons eu ,mon mari et moi,le bonheur de faire la connaissance d'un homme merveilleux, cultivé, drôle. Nous avons partagé avec Hal et Phuong fou rires et conversations passionnées, trop rares hélas.

Pamel Zimmerman

October 20, 2013

Hal was a Renaissance man. He was an excellent friend, a fine writer and teacher, and a caring, compassionate soul. My thoughts are with Phuong, whom he loved beyond compare.

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