Leonard Lauder, former head of Estée Lauder Companies, dies at 92. His legacy includes transforming the beauty industry and philanthropic contributions.

Leonard Lauder, a renowned philanthropist who expanded the family cosmetics business into a worldwide empire, has died at the age of 92.

Estée Lauder chairman emeritus Leonard A. Lauder has died at the age of 92. The Estée Lauder Companies announced the death in a press release on Sunday.

Leonard Lauder, who built Estée Lauder Cos. into one of the world’s biggest cosmetics makers and catapulted himself into the top echelon of wealthiest New Yorkers, has died. He was 92.

Leonard Lauder, former head of Estée Lauder Companies, dies at 92. His legacy includes transforming the beauty industry and philanthropic contributions.

Leonard Lauder, former head of Estée Lauder Companies, dies at 92. His legacy includes transforming the beauty industry and philanthropic contributions.