Doris Duke was an American billionaire socialite and philanthropist, who was also the only child of James Buchanan Duke, a tobacco tycoon. She worked as a news correspondent for a short while and also traveled extensively. She preserved more than 80 heritage buildings in Newport and created one of America’s biggest indoor horticultural gardens. In spite of being married and divorced twice and having scores of affairs, she preferred to remain away from the media spotlight. She is known for her philanthropy, including her contribution to child welfare and AIDS research. Following her death, most of her wealth was left to charities working for children, animals, ecology, and arts.