Kay Brown Phillips

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Motion Picture & Television Fund residence in Woodland Hills in her ninetieth year.

With deep roots in the American Irish community of Chicago, she grew up in Los Angeles attending Van

Nuys High School and Immaculate Heart College. As an entrepreneur, she was CEO and founder of the Kay Brown Beauty School and beloved by generations of students.

Loving wife to Phillip P. Brown, CEO and founder of California Steel & Tube, and Webster C. Phillips, legendary Hollywood makeup artist.

Founding member of the Music Center’s Blue Ribbon Panel, the International Committee of the LA Philharmonic, and occasional music correspondent for the Valley Times, Kay was instrumental in transforming Los Angeles into a vibrant and world renowned center of music.

As well as symphonic music, she loved opera, hockey, baseball, fine champagne, pinot noir, and her loyal canine companion Blondie. Kay was cherished by many, from all walks of life, from members of the Consular Corps and LA’s society set to the staffs of some of our city’s most legendary establishments including the Polo Lounge, Hotel Bel-Air, Musso & Frank, Marix Café, Music Center, Hollywood Bowl, Staples Center and Dodger Stadium.

A true original, queen of the one-liners, animal advocate, globetrotter, cultural ambassador and fashionista are appropriate titles, but most fitting of all is dear friend.

Memorial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Macular Degeneration Partnership of the Discovery Eye Foundation, Pet Harbor in Gardena and Motion Picture & Television Fund.