Shirley Baskin Familian is the founder of the public television station KCET.
Shirley Baskin Familian dies: Cause of death revealed
Shirley who is known to be a founder of the public television station KCET passed away on October 23. She was 101 years old. Her cause of death was not revealed. However, she might have died a natural death.
Working with her first husband, Burton Baskin, Baskin Familian co-founded the public television station KCET in Los Angeles. In 1964, KCET became an affiliate of the National Educational Television network. Baskin Familian served as a board member for KCET for more than 60 years.
Shirley was born in Winnipeg, Canada, and she attended the University of Washington, studying art and design and serving as the president of the Associated Women Students. She met her first husband during her college years. The two married and moved to Southern California after Burton served four years in the Navy.
Shirley becomes a widow at 47 by Burton Baskin, Shirley then married Aaron Goldfarb, who died after less than a year. At 60, she married businessman Isadore Familian. Isadore Familian died after 20 years.
Shirley continued to produce art throughout her life, completing her most recent piece at the age of 100. Her one-woman shows are featured at the Los Angeles Crafts museum, the Indianapolis Children’s museum and the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Shirley is survived by her children, Edie Baskin Bronson, Richard Baskin and Richard “Skip” Bronson; her grandchildren, Anabella and David, Scott and Jon; and her great-granddaughter, Goldie Bronson. Donations can be made to the UCLA Neurosurgery Institute and the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center.
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