Nina Griscom
Nina Griscom | |
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| Born | Nina Louise Renshaw May 8, 1954 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 25, 2020 (aged 65) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Barnard College (1977) |
| Occupation(s) | Model, television host, columnist |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 1 daughter |
| Relatives | Felix Rohatyn (stepfather) |
Nina Louise Griscom (née Renshaw; May 8, 1954 – January 25, 2020) was an American model, television host, designer, columnist and businesswoman.[1]
Early years
[edit]Griscom's father was journalist Charles C. Renshaw Jr., and her mother was Elizabeth Fly Vagliano, later the wife of Felix Rohatyn, who was known for her support of educational and cultural institutions. After graduating from Miss Porter's School in Farmington, Connecticut, Griscom attended Barnard College with the class of 1977.[2] As a college student, Griscom began working as a model for Eileen Ford.[1]
Career
[edit]Griscom's work on TV included being co-host of an entertainment news program on HBO (1990–1993) and a restaurant-review series on the Food Network (1993–1998).[1]
As a businesswoman, Griscom partnered with Alan Richman to operate home-decorating stores in Manhattan and in Southampton, New York.[1] She also worked as a spokeswoman[3] and consultant for Revlon and designed purses for the GiGi New York Collection.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Griscom was married to, and divorced from, Joe Hunter, Lloyd P. Griscom Jr. and Dr. Daniel C. Baker (with whom she had a daughter). When she died, she was married to Leonel Alfred Piraino.[1] She was a member of the board of the New York City Ballet and of the Advisory Committee of Africa Foundation (USA).[4]
Death
[edit]Griscom died at age 65 at her home in Manhattan from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Roberts, Sam (January 26, 2020). "Nina Griscom, Model, Entrepreneur and 'It Girl' of the '80s, Dies at 65". The New York Times. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ "Barnard, Summer 2005". digitalcollections.barnard.edu. Barnard Digital Collections. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- ^ Salamon, Julie (2008). The Devil's Candy: The Anatomy Of A Hollywood Fiasco. Hachette Books. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-7867-4183-0. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Nina Griscom". Empowers Africa. Archived from the original on January 27, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.