Marian Ann Borris Javits, sometimes Marion (1925 – February 28, 2017) was an American arts patron. She was married to the politician

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from 1947 until his death in 1986.

Early life

She was born Marian Ann Borris in Detroit, Michigan. She had dreams of becoming a Hollywood actress, but instead moved to New York to work as a researcher for the Republican Party.

Career

Javits appeared in a few movies, including 1960's ''

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'' starring

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and

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. Later she worked for a public relations firm,

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which handled the account of the Iranian national airline during the reign of the last Shah to occupy the throne. This all transpired while her husband served on the

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and with the looming change of regime in Iran and his introduction of certain legislation it became the focus of some acrimony and controversy. Having registered as a foreign agent for the lobbying effort, amidst the publicity she resigned.

Death

Javits was found unconscious in bed in her Manhattan apartment on February 28, 2017. She was declared dead at age 92.

Personal life

In 1945 she began dating the politician

, who was 21 years older, and she became his second wife in 1947. They had three children together. She had an affair with the talk show host

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References

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