Slim Keith
Nancy "Slim" Keith, Lady Keith (July 15, 1917 – April 6, 1990) was a New York socialite and fashion icon during the 1950s and 1960s, exemplifying the American jet set. She and her friend Babe Paley were the thinly veiled inspiration for characters in Truman Capote's novel Answered Prayers. She is also credited with bringing Lauren Bacall to Hollywood's attention by showing her husband, producer Howard Hawks, a magazine cover with Bacall's picture on it.
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Birth date | July 15, 1917 |
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Date of death | April 16, 1990 |
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