Eleanor Gehrig
(1904-1984)
American philanthropist
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Eleanor Grace Gehrig (née Twitchell; March 6, 1904 – March 6, 1984) was an American philanthropist, socialite, and memoirist, known as the wife of American baseball player Lou Gehrig. After Gehrig's death she continued to promote his legacy and contribute to Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig disease) research. In 1976 she released her autobiography, titled My Luke and I.
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Eleanor Grace Twitchell 6 March 1904 Chicago, Illinois
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6 March 1984 (aged 80) New York City, New York
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