Date of Birth: July 3, 1913
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Date of Death: November 8, 1965
Biography
Dorothy Kilgallen was a multifaceted American journalist, author, television personality, and actress, best known for her work as a panelist on the game show “What’s My Line?” Born into a family with a rich journalistic background, she quickly followed in her father’s footsteps and made a name for herself in the competitive field of journalism. Kilgallen’s career spanned several decades during which she wrote for the New York Evening Journal and later for the New York Journal-American. Her column, “The Voice of Broadway,” was widely read and syndicated across the United States. Kilgallen also gained a significant following for her investigative journalism, particularly her coverage of the trial of Dr. Sam Sheppard and her controversial reporting on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Her untimely death in 1965 remains a topic of speculation and conspiracy theories.
5 Interesting Facts about Dorothy Kilgallen
1. Dorothy Kilgallen was the only journalist to interview Jack Ruby, the man who killed Lee Harvey Oswald.
2. She was a regular panelist on the TV show “What’s My Line?” for over 15 years.
3. Kilgallen was an avid traveler and competed in a race around the world, documented in her book “Girl Around the World.”
4. She co-authored a mystery novel titled “Murder One” with her husband, Richard Kollmar.
5. Her death was officially ruled as an accidental overdose, but many believe she was murdered due to her investigative work on the JFK assassination.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dorothy Kilgallen
1. “The easiest way to solve a problem is to pick an easy one.”
2. “I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.”
3. “The most interesting information comes from children, for they tell all they know and then stop.”
4. “I’d rather be a poor man in a garret with plenty of books than a king who did not love reading.”
5. “There is only one way to find out if a man is honest—ask him. If he says yes, you know he is crooked.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of her career, Dorothy Kilgallen’s net worth was estimated to be around $1 million, a substantial amount at the time.
Children
Dorothy Kilgallen had three children with her husband, Richard Kollmar: Richard “Dickie” Kollmar Jr., Kerry Kollmar, and Jill Kollmar.
Relevant Links
1. [Dorothy Kilgallen Biography on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Kilgallen
2. [Dorothy Kilgallen on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0452973/
3. [Find a Grave: Dorothy Kilgallen](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2360/dorothy-kilgallen
