Diane Clehane was a New York Times best-selling author and award-winning journalist renowned for her work in Vanity Fair, Forbes, and People. Known for her 'Lunch' column in Adweek’s Blog Network, she interviewed celebrities at Michael’s restaurant, providing insights into their lives and careers. Clehane was a commentator on popular culture and an authority on Britain's royal family, referenced by publications such as The Wall Street Journal and Harper’s Bazaar. A native New Yorker, she held degrees in journalism and sociology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and is survived by her husband and daughter in Connecticut.