Original Rosie the Riveter, Rosalind Walter, dies at 95

Walter being mourned around the country

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 09: Rosalind P. Walter attends the 2015 WNET Annual Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 9, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images) (Dave Kotinsky, Getty Images)

DETROIT – Rosalind Walter, longtime PBS supporter and the inspiration for “Rosie the Riveter” died Wednesday. She was 95.

She was widely known as an American philanthropist and humanities advocate.

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People around the country are remembering Walter’s life and legacy.


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