Socialite
The Resume
(September 1, 1932-December 6, 2008)
Born in Manassas, Virginia
Birth name was Martha Sharp Crawford
Heiress to $75 million
Was in a coma from 1980 until her death
Husband Claus von Bulow was accused of attempting to murder her by injecting an overdose of insulin
Claus von Bulow was found guilty of attempted murder (1982), appealed, was found not guilty upon retrial (1985)
Portrayed by Glen Close in 'Reversal of Fortune' (1989)
Why she might be annoying
She was originally nicknamed Choo Choo because she was born in a Pullman car.
After buying a Newport, Rhode Island, estate, she had the lawn lowered by 17 feet to improve her view of the ocean.
An acquaintance said, 'She was absolutely gorgeous, but she didn't have a brain in her head.'
Truman Capote and Joanna Carson reported that she frequently injected herself with intravenous drugs.
Why she might not be annoying
She hosted charity fundraisers and served on volunteer boards.
In her youth, she looked a lot like Grace Kelly.
Claus von Bulow openly carried on an affair with a soap opera star during their marriage.
Her husband may have gotten away with trying to kill her.
Credit: C. Fishel
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Year In Review:
For 2019, as of last week, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 37 Votes: 51.35% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 44.00% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 49 Votes: 36.73% Annoying
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