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SUZANNE WUNDERMAN Obituary

WUNDERMAN--Suzanne. Emmy-winning TV personality died March 14, 2021 at age 86 from natural causes. Married first to TV/radio pioneer Ted Cott from 1956 to 1973 and then to direct marketing icon Lester Wunderman from 1975 to 2019. She was a model, actress, TV game show panelist, and Director of Editorials at WCBS-TV, winning a 1982 Emmy. She graduated high school at 15, got her B.A. from Barnard College at 18 and a master's and Ph.D. in political science from Columbia University. Survived by sons James, Thomas, and Patrick Cott, stepson Marc Wunderman, stepdaughter Karen Wunderman, and six grandchildren. No funeral will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to High Ridge House in Riverdale, NY.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 17, 2021.

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Simone Taylor

March 28, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of God,family and friends. Please except my condolences.

Simone Taylor

March 26, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering your loved one today and always. Please except my warmest condolences.

Al Veoli

March 18, 2021

She was quite accomplished academically, and was a wunderkind. Also quite the looker in her day, she attracted men of both substance and means. I am sorry to learn of her passing. Condolences to the family.

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