Socialites who died on April 24

Take a focused look at the socialites who passed away on April 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1986 Wallis Simpson

  Wallis Simpson was an American socialite best known for her relationship with King Edward VIII, which led to his abdication from the British throne in 1936. Married three times, her second divorce and subsequent romance with Edward attracted global attention and constitutional crisis in the United Kingdom. [bio]