Linda Bean, L.L. Bean Heiress and Big-Time Trump Donor, Dies at 82

Linda Bean, a major Republican booster and the granddaughter of Leon Leonwood Bean—who founded the outdoor clothing and equipment brand L.L. Bean—has died at age 82, her business manager confirmed on Sunday.

A cause of death remains unclear.

“Linda was known for her amazing work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit as well as her pride and dedication to her home state of Maine and L.L.Bean, the company her grandfather founded,” Veronika Carlson, her business manager, said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to her family and friends.”

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