The son of Estée and Joseph Lauder spent much of his life in Palm Beach, and helped to build and expand his parents' company.

Leonard Lauder, a renowned philanthropist who expanded the family cosmetics business into a worldwide empire, has died at the age of 92.

Leonard Lauder — who served as the CEO of Estée Lauder, his mother's company — di4, 2025. He was 92. He was also an art collector who donated many of his items to museums.