Lady Annabel Goldsmith: The Socialite Whose Name Lit Up Mayfair’s Nights, Aged 91
Lady Annabel Goldsmith, iconic socialite, passed away at 91 on October 18, 2025. Muse of Annabel’s, the pioneering Mayfair nightclub, she shaped its exclusive business model blending aristocracy and celebrity. Married to Mark Birley (1954–1975), she had three children before a scandalous affair and marriage to Sir James Goldsmith (1978–1997) produced three more. Her £20–30M fortune and memoirs reflect a life of glamour, resilience, and family devotion.










