Jean Evelyn Nidetch (October 12, 1923 – April 29, 2015) was an American businessperson and the founder of Weight Watchers.
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| Born | Jean Evelyn Slutsky October 12, 1923 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 2015 (aged 91) Parkland, Florida, U.S. |
| Education | City College of New York |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Known for | Co-founder of Weight Watchers |
| Spouse(s) | Mortimer Nidetch (divorced); Frank Schifano (divorced)[1] |
| Children | 2 |
She died on April 29, 2015, of natural causes at her home in Parkland, Florida, at the age of 91.[2]
References edit
- ^ Langer, Emily. "Jean Nidetch, ardent promoter of Weight Watchers, dies at 91". The Washington Post. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ 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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