Lady Annabel Goldsmith, mother of Jemima Goldsmith, has died at the age of 91.
Jemima is the former wife of Imran Khan, former prime minister of Pakistan.
Her family’s tribute, published in The Times and reported by Sky News, captured the depth of their loss. Ben Goldsmith, her son, described her as “quite simply irreplaceable,” emphasising the daily connection and unwavering support she offered her children.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Lady Annabel Goldsmith, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning at the age of 91,” her children said in a joint statement.
She got married twice, second time to financier Sir James Goldsmith and they had three children: Jemima, Zac and Ben Goldsmith.
Lady Annabel Goldsmith married her first husband, Mark Birley, at the age of 19.
She was a campaigner and advocate for a range of causes, including the countryside, animal charities and working to lessen the impact of HIV/AIDS on children in South Africa.
She wrote a number of books, including a memoir of her life in 2004.
For Jemima Goldsmith, Lady Annabel was more than a social icon; she was a confidante and a source of strength. Their relationship was both deeply personal and publicly visible, as seen during their appearance together at Wimbledon this year.
