Jean Evelyn Nidetch (October 12, 1923 – April 29, 2015) was an American businessperson and the founder of Weight Watchers.

Jean Nidetch
Nidetch at her desk
Born
Jean Evelyn Slutsky

(1923-10-12)October 12, 1923
DiedApril 29, 2015(2015-04-29) (aged 91)
EducationCity College of New York
OccupationBusinesswoman
Known forCo-founder of Weight Watchers
Spouse(s)Mortimer Nidetch (divorced); Frank Schifano (divorced)[1]
Children2

She died on April 29, 2015, of natural causes at her home in Parkland, Florida, at the age of 91.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Langer, Emily. "Jean Nidetch, ardent promoter of Weight Watchers, dies at 91". The Washington Post. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  2. ^ McFadden, Robert D. (April 29, 2015). "Jean Nidetch, 91, Dies; Eyeing Her Girth, She Helped Start Weight Watchers". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 4, 2015.
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