Obituaries

Ruth Kraft, Co-Founder of 'Performing Arts' Magazine, Dead at 86

The life of Ruth Kraft, who founded Performing Arts magazine with her husband Gilman, was celebrated Tuesday at the Beverly Hills Tennis Club.

Kraft had died May 9 at 86 after a long battle with cancer, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Kraft, who was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, is survived by her children Frank, Richard, Susan and Dana, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

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