Clare Boothe Luce

American writer, politician, ambassador, journalist and anti-Communist activist (1903-1987)

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Lived 1903–1987, aged 84United States

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1903–1987
Aged 84
Known for
The Heart of a Waif

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Updated 2026-06-19

Clare Boothe Luce was an American writer, politician, diplomat, and conservative public intellectual. A versatile author, she is best known for her 1936 hit play The Women, which had an all-female cast. Her writings extended from drama and screen scenarios to fiction, journalism, and war reportage. She served as a U.S. representative from Connecticut's 4th congressional district from 1943 to 1947, and as U.S. Ambassador to Italy from 1953 to 1956. She was married to Henry Luce, publisher of Time, Life, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated.