Charla Krupp, 'How Not To Look Fat' Author, Dies
Charla Krupp, the renowned author and commentator, has died after losing her battle with breast cancer.
Krupp, 58, died on Monday in her and husband Richard Zoglin's New York City apartment, according to The Associated Press.
The bestselling author regularly appeared on the "Today" show and was also featured on ABC's "Good Morning America" and "The View."
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In a statement, Zoglin described her as "a pioneering journalist, a champion of women and an amazing life force."
"She touched millions of women, and I'm sure they share my loss," Zoglin said in a statement.
Krupp was best known for her expert beauty and fashion advice, often discussed in her books "How Not to Look Old" and "How to Never Look Fat Again."
Also an editor at Glamour Magazine and People Stylewatch, Krupp would appear on "Today" to reveal seasonal trends once including the return of leggings.
The fashion exec helped develop Time Inc.'s style magazine, InStyle, which regularly features A-list celebrities on its cover page.
Krupp, who grew up in Wilmette, Ill., graduated from the University of Illinois where she once majored in journalism.
She and Zoglin were reportedly married in 1992 in Illinois.
Zoglin, who is understandably devastated by his wife's death, works in the entertainment publishing business.
Krupp and Zoglin created the Charla Krupp Memorial Fund for Women in Media at the University of Illinois College of Media.
Matt Lauer and Ann Curry spoke about Krupp's death on "Today."
"We want to just extend our condolences to Charla's family," Matt said.
"She had such a brave face ... she was so vibrant ... she'd always come up with these coinages that would make you smile," Ann said.
