Wallis Annenberg

1939 - 2025

Wallis Annenberg obituary, 1939-2025, Los Angeles, CA

Wallis Annenberg

1939 - 2025

BORN

1939

DIED

2025

Wallis Annenberg Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2025.
Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg died July 28, 2025, at her home in Los Angeles. She died of complications from lung cancer at the age of 86.

As a leader of her family's Annenberg Foundation, she funded such notable projects as recovery from the January 2025 Southern California Wildfires, and a groundbreaking wildlife crossing over California's Ventura Freeway.

Annenberg is being remembered for donating billions of dollars to causes including the arts, animals, and healthcare.

By Legacy News Staff

(Image: Ben Horton/WireImage)

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Thomas Berbas

August 1, 2025

Wallis Annenberg´s vision and generosity have left an indelible mark on countless lives and communities. Her commitment to uplifting others and fostering positive change will continue to inspire for generations. Heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and all touched by her remarkable legacy.
Sincerely,
Thomas Berbas

Joel Knoblauch

July 30, 2025

' a thoughtful woman of vision and good and caring heart has passed from earth and left a legacy.
' love and condolences to the entire family

kirsten orcutt

July 29, 2025

Rip Wallis Annenberg Lila and I will miss you very much. Thank you for bringing Lila and I together. I´m glad you started Wallis annenberg petspace. I have a forever friend because you started it.

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