Leonard Lauder, the son of Estee Lauder and a pivotal figure in the cosmetics industry, passed away at 92. Joining the family business in 1958, he was instrumental in its global expansion, launching brands like Clinique and acquiring others, while serving as CEO from 1982 to 1999 and as chairman until 2009; he is survived by his second wife, two sons, and several grandchildren.
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