Juan Hamilton, who served as a caretaker and confidant to artist Georgia O'Keeffe during her last years, has passed away at age 79. Their relationship began when he, a 27-year-old handyman, met the 85-year-old artist in 1973 at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. As O'Keeffe's sole beneficiary, Hamilton inherited much but also faced public scrutiny and accusations over her estate, worth approximately $90 million. His artistic ambitions and personal memories of O'Keeffe were intertwined with the complexities of her legacy.
Juan Hamilton, an aspiring artist and caretaker of Georgia O'Keeffe, played a vital role in her final years and later became embroiled in controversies over her estate.
The depth of Juan Hamilton's relationship with Georgia O'Keeffe shaped not only his life but also the dynamics of her artistic legacy and substantial estate.
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