Charlene Marshall passed away on November 17, 2022, after a battle with cancer.
Charlene Marshall, also known as Charlene Detwyler Marshall, was the wife of Anthony Marshall, the son of philanthropist and socialite Brooke Astor. Her passing in November 2022 was a somber event for those who knew her. Charlene had been battling cancer, an illness that ultimately led to her demise. Throughout her life, Charlene was often mentioned in the media in connection with the legal battles surrounding her husband, especially during the high-profile trial concerning the handling of Brooke Astor’s estate. The trial, which took place in 2009, resulted in Anthony Marshall being convicted of grand larceny and other charges, for which he was sentenced to prison but later released on parole due to his health. Charlene’s role during the trial was scrutinized by the public and the press, but she remained a supportive figure to her husband until his death in 2014. Her own death marked the end of a chapter that had been filled with both personal challenges and public controversies.