2024-07-27 02:19:21
Mary Rose McGill, considered the last Chilean socialite, died on Monday at the age of 90, after being admitted to the Chilean Air Force Hospital (FACh).
The death of Mary Rose McGill at age 90 shocked the country, just hours after her family confirmed that the cultural manager and socialite was in serious condition and admitted to the Chilean Air Force Hospital (FACh).
This morning the mayor of Providencia, Evelyn Matthei, waswho confirmed the death of Mary Rose McGill.
“How sad to start the week this way. Today we say goodbye to our beloved member of the board of Cultura Providencia, Mary Rose McGill, who, by the way, was a tremendous friend.“, posted the head of the community through her X account.
“There are no words for these moments, I can only thank you for your collaboration and commitment to culture and the arts, your joy and dedication in everything you did. We will miss her immensely. I send a big hug to her family and friends in this difficult time.“, Matthei added.
Who was Mary Rose McGill?
Born on October 10, 1933Mary Rose McGill He was married twice and had four children. with her first husband, former lawyer and politician Julio Subercaseaux.
Of Scottish descent, Mary Rose was interested in cultural activities in the country from her youth, so in her adult life She worked as a manager in various institutions and organizations.
In fact, at the time of his death he was serving as part of the board of directors of the cultural area of the Municipality of Providencia.
Among the activities in which Mary Rose stood out, her position as the first woman to be elected president of the Chilean Equestrian Federation.
But also, thanks to his personality, multiple experiences and contact with figures in the cultural field in Chile and the world, Mary Rose McGill earned a spot on multiple Chilean television showsbeing a regular guest on star shows and starring in commercials.
In the 1980s, and for more than 10 years, he held the position of President of the Corporation of Friends of the Municipal Theater of Santiago. In addition, for almost a decade it was President of the Friends of Art Corporation.
His image was also associated for many years with the Viña del Mar Festival, where She was one of the most frequent attendees at the festival gala.
The last Chilean socialite
After the death of Julita Astaburuaga in March 2016, Mary Rose became considered as The last Chilean socialite.
This term refers to a high-class person (ABC1), who He likes to participate in cultural, social and entertainment activities.
In the case of Mary Rose, throughout her life she took part in numerous appointments and activities with world-class figures, such as the Meeting held in 1968 with Prince Philip, during the visit to Chile by the British Queen Elizabeth II.
Regarding her role as a socialite, a few years ago she said on TVN that “I am neither rich nor powerful, I am charming, which is very different. I am simply Mary Rose, period.“, hill.
Mary Rose McGill He died this Monday at the age of 90, after undergoing surgery at the Chilean Air Force Hospital (FACh).