Wilma Tisch: key obituary facts
Is Wilma Tisch dead? Yes. Wilma Tisch died on June 7, 2026, at age 98.
Cause of death: Wilma Tisch's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Wilma Tisch known for?
She was an American billionaire.
More about Wilma Tisch
Born: 1927.
Gender: female.
Occupation: socialite.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Skidmore College.
Spouse: Laurence Tisch.
Children: James Tisch, Andrew Tisch.
Also known as: Wilma Stein Tisch.
Occupations: Investor, Philanthropist.
Wilma Tisch, an American philanthropist, died on June 7, 2026, at the age of 98.
Also known as Wilma “Billie” Tisch and born Wilma Stein, she was a graduate of Skidmore College and later served on its board. Tisch was married to Laurence Tisch, and the couple had two sons, James Tisch and Andrew Tisch.
She was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, and grew up in Asbury Park, New Jersey.