Ann Lurie, a self-described hippie who went on to become one of Chicago’s most celebrated philanthropists, in one instance giving more than $100 million to a hospital where she had once worked as a pediatric nurse, died on Monday.
Her death was announced in a statement by Northwestern University, to which Ms. Lurie, a trustee, had donated more than $60 million.
An only child raised in Miami by a single mother, Ms. Lurie protested the Vietnam War while in college and planned to join the Peace Corps after she graduated.
In interviews, she said she chafed at the trappings of wealth even after marrying Robert H. Lurie.
Mr. Lurie held stakes in the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox.
Persons:
Ann Lurie, Lurie, Robert H, Mr, Sam Zell
Organizations:
Northwestern University, Peace Corps, Equity Group Investments, University of Michigan, The Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox
Locations:
Miami, Vietnam