When was Lee Eastman born and where did he grow up?
Lee Eastman entered the world on the 12th of January 1910. He was born into a Jewish family in New York City.
Questions about Lee Eastman
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What legal role did Lee Eastman play during the Beatles breakup in 1969?
Eastman served as corporate counsel and managed Paul McCartney alone when Allen Klein took over Apple Corps. McCartney eventually succeeded in ending the Beatles' business arrangement with Eastman representing him in these legal proceedings.
Which artist did Lee Eastman support through his art collection?
Willem de Kooning stood out among the artists Eastman supported. The lawyer maintained a friendship with the painter while acquiring works by him.
Who were the children of Lee Eastman and what happened to his first wife?
Eastman had four children with his first wife Louise Lindner who died in a plane crash in 1962. One of his four children was Linda McCartney, the first wife of former Beatle Paul McCartney.
When did Lee Eastman die and how old was he at the time of death?
Eastman died of a stroke on the 30th of July 1991, in a New York City hospital. He was 81 years old at the time of his death.