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The Board and Staff of The New York Landmarks Conservancy celebrate the life and legacy of our Advisory Board Member and dear friend Liz Smith. We honored Liz as a "Living Landmark" in 1996. After that, she hosted our annual "Living Landmarks" gala for the next 15 years. Her wit and charm made it "one of the liveliest parties in town," as she wrote herself, and she enticed many of her famous friends to be honored. Liz loved New York and lent her considerable drawing power to many worthy causes. But it was the Mexican lunches, notes, and calls in between the galas where we were honored to share in her warmth and friendship. At one Conservancy membership event, she drew cheers by saying, "You mean I've been hanging around with celebrities all these years when I could have been with preservationists!" We will be forever grateful that she was with us. Lloyd P. Zuckerberg, Chair, Peg Breen, President
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Memories and Condolences
for LIZ SMITH
Jennifer Baribault
December 12, 2017
Goodbye to the Grande Dame of Dish Liz Smith,
Liz Smith, the syndicated Longtime Queen gossip columnist whose mixture of banter, barbs, and bon mots about the glitterati helped her climb the A - list as high as many of the celebrities she covered. "Liz" was syndicated for years in 60 to 70 other news papers, even as she appeared on television news and entertainment programs and wrote magazine articles and books. She spent five years as news producer for NBC - TV. She worked for Alan Funt on Candid Camera. Smith appear daily as gossip column on WNBC TV'S Live at Five and stayed with the program for Eleven years. She won a Emmy for the her Reporting on Live at Five for WNBC in 1985. I used to watch her doing the Celebrity Gossip News on WNBC TV at Five. Also, She was not an exceptional writer or reporter, although there were occasional scoops-the 1990 splits of Donald and Ivana Trump, Madonna's 1996 pregnacy. A great, excellent gossip columnist she was to cover, reporter the news of celebrity that we wanted to hear. Thanks for the memories, laughter that you have given to us and she will be missed, yet not to forgotten. Liz was greeted when she walk through those pearly gates, has reunited with some of her old friends, having drinks while they are talking. My thoughts, prayers are with Liz's Family...
M C
December 4, 2017
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family for their loss. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of sorrow.
November 26, 2017
Sending heartfelt condolences for Ms Smith's family. Please find comfort in 'the God of all comfort'.
November 22, 2017
I want to extend my sincere sympathy to Liz's family and friends on their loss. She was an excellent reporter whose columns were always truthful. She will be missed by her many readers. Fran G.
November 19, 2017
A great journalist has left us, but Liz will never be forgotten. Sincere sympathy to her family and friends. Barbara M.
November 18, 2017
Liz's columns were better than any gossip shows on tv today. She reported honestly and with flair. She was a memorable journalist. RIP
November 17, 2017
Liz's daily columns were always interesting and entertaining. She reported on all the "happenings" that people enjoyed reading. Liz was the best at what she did. She will be missed by her many, many admirers. Pat D.
November 16, 2017
Liz was a great journalist who entertained her readers with memorable stories of the rich and famous. She was a very talented lady in her story telling. May her family know through these loving messages how much she was admired. Mary T.
November 16, 2017
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one
November 14, 2017
I'd never met anyone with so much love to give until I married into the Smith family. Mary Bibba as we called her, was one who always treated every individual special. You'll truly be missed, sweet darling.
Carlotta
November 14, 2017
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Smith family and friends at this difficult time.
Wp
November 14, 2017
May God grant you comfort during this stressful time
My prayers are with you
Lisa Weiner
November 14, 2017
To Liz Smith,
You were a very good gossip columnist for the Daily News& I enjoyed watching E entertainment television the gossip show. My prayers go to you, your family& friends. Lisa Weiner
November 14, 2017
Liz's funny remarks of the rich and famous kept her column always interesting. Everyone who followed her daily column were truly entertained. She was a classy lady who will never be forgotten. A Fan
November 14, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family of Liz Smith. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God and he will continue to sustain you at this time of great loss. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.
Mrs. K. Jackson
November 14, 2017
Liz Smith was a very well-known celebrity who kept the public abreast of celebrity going-ons. I was not aware of her age but she lived a long glamorous life. May the family take memories of Liz and use those memories to move forward emotionally. May your time spent with her direct you to look to the hope of seeing her again without her aging, getting sick and without dying.
November 13, 2017
I always read Liz's columns with enjoyment and laughter. She was never cruel in her reporting on the famous. She will be truly missed by her millions of admirers. Jane M.
November 13, 2017
Liz was a blast to be around and a genuine friend to all she took under her wing. I think some of these old friends who passed before her greeted her at the pearly gates and probably asked her what took her so long... I can see Ann Richards standing there smiling, arms wide open, waiting for her dear friend. A great person, another that we won't see the likes of, ever again.
C. L.
November 13, 2017
Throw all your anxiety on the Lord because he cares for you. My sincere condolence. 1Pe.5:7
November 13, 2017
My sincere condolence to family of Liz Smith. God will comfort you during this difficult time.
November 13, 2017
So deeply sorry about your loss. Liz will be missed dearly. May you keep her fond memories close at heart.
Harry Simpson
November 13, 2017
Godspeed Liz, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Nancy Woodwell-Freedman
November 13, 2017
So sorry to read of the passing of the "sassy", entertaining & interesting Liz Smith. My condolences, thoughts & prayers go out to her family, friends & associates. May she rest in eternal peace & may the perpetual light shine upon her.
Martha
November 13, 2017
Sorry for your loss. May you find peace and hope in the days ahead by trusting in God. Romans 15:13.
Dan S
November 13, 2017
I was a nobody and Liz treated me like a king. Her kindness was immeasurable. Thank you, Liz.
November 13, 2017
I am sorry to hear of the death of Ms. Smith. May the family find peace and comfort from your memories and your faith in the future promises.
M.Williams, Ewing, NJ.
November 13, 2017
Rest in peace.
November 13, 2017
Sincere condolences to the Smith family for your loss. May her legacy of love for life and all it holds live on through each of you. May God provide the needed comfort during your time of mourning.
Hyse
November 13, 2017
It's always difficult when we loose a love one regardless of their age. To the family I offer you my sincere sympathy. Still such a beautiful women. May our Creator grant you the peace and comfort needed to endure.
November 13, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Daniels
November 13, 2017
Offering our deepest sympathies to all who loved her. She will obviously be greatly missed. May the God who gives Peace bring you comfort.
YA
November 13, 2017
My sincere condolences for your loss.
November 13, 2017
I am sorry for the loss of Liz, who kept others in the "know" about many people, that we are familiar with in today's society.
Liz lived to be nearly a century old. Even still, it hurts when we lose a loved one in death.
May the God of tender mercy comfort the family at this moment in your life.
2nd Cor. 1:3.
November 13, 2017
Condolences to Ms. Smith's loved ones.
Lee
November 13, 2017
My condolences to the Smith family.May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
November 13, 2017
May God strengthen and comfort the family during your time of sorrow.
November 13, 2017
Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
November 13, 2017
Draw close to God and he will comfort and strengthen you.
November 13, 2017
Sorry for your loss. May you draw comfort from the scripture at Ecclesiastes 9 : 5 that show your loved ones a resting in peace.
Sheila
November 12, 2017
Godspeed Liz.
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