Alexandra Ripley
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Alexandra Ripley Net Worth

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Alexandra Ripley was a prominent American writer, best known for her novel “Scarlet”, the sequel to Margaret Michel's “Gone with the Wind”. After working in the advertising department of “Life” magazine, she wrote a number of best-selling novels before “Scarlet”, which topped the British best seller list and sold eight million copies in five years. It was translated into 18 languages and adapted into an eight hour television mini-series. She also wrote under the pseudonym of B.K. Ripley and her other works include “Charleston”, “New Orleans Legacy” and “From Fields of God”.
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Who is it? American writer
Birth Day January 19, 2008
Birth Place United States
Age 12 YEARS OLD
Died On January 10, 2004
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)

Alexandra Ripley, the renowned American writer, has gained considerable success and wealth throughout her career. It is estimated that by 2024, her net worth will reach an impressive $4 million. Ripley's talent and dedication have propelled her to the forefront of the literary world, with her notable contributions to American literature. Known for her compelling storytelling and captivating writing style, Ripley has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. Her financial success is a testament to her exceptional abilities and the impact she has had on readers in the United States and beyond.

Biography/Timeline

1955

Born Alexandra Elizabeth Braid in Charleston, South Carolina, she attended the elite Ashley Hall and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1955 with a major in Russian. She was thrice wed; from 1958–1963 to Leonard Ripley, an early partner and recording Engineer at Elektra Records, from 1971–1981 to Thomas Martin Garlock (1929–2008), and in 1981 to John Vincent Graham (1926–2007), a former professor at the University of Virginia, from whom she was legally separated at the time of her death.

2004

She died of natural causes at her home in Richmond, Virginia, and is survived by two daughters from her first marriage to Leonard Ripley, a son-in-law and granddaughter, Alexandra Elizabeth (her namesake). The Associated Press reported that her death occurred on January 10, 2004, but, the Social Security Death Index and Virginia Death Records indicate that she died on January 13, 2004.

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