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Kitty Kelley is a journalist, biographer and writer, born on April 4, 1942 in Spokane, Washington, United States. As of 2026, Kitty Kelley is 84 years old. Schooling on record includes University of Washington. Credited works include The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty.
My Take
Kitty Kelley is the sort of writer I find irresistible: a fearless biographer who built her name dismantling the polished images of the powerful. Jacqueline Kennedy, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Reagan, the British royals, the Bush dynasty, Oprah, she went after them all without permission and without flinching. What impresses me is the sheer nerve to take on subjects most journalists would avoid for fear of lawsuits and ruin. Unauthorized biography is a divisive craft, but there is undeniable bite and audacity in it. She turned her University of Washington training toward exposure rather than flattery, and I love that spine.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kitty Kelley
- Name (Japanese)
- キティ・ケリー
- Reading
- きてぃ・けりー
- Born
- April 4, 1942 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Spokane, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- journalist / biographer / writer
2. Background
- University
- University of Washington
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.kittykelleywriter.com
- Xhttps://x.com/KittyKelley
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitty%20Kelley
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6418571
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kitty Kelley born?
Born April 4, 1942 (age 84).
Where is Kitty Kelley from?
Kitty Kelley is from Spokane, Washington, United States.
What does Kitty Kelley do?
Kitty Kelley works as journalist, biographer, writer.
What is Kitty Kelley known for?
Notable works include The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty.
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