Personal Life
Charles Revson was married three times. His first marriage was brief. His second marriage was to Ancky Revson, where they had two sons John Revson and Charles Revson, Jr. He married a third time to Lyn Revson, and adopted her two sons from her former marriage.He was also having an affair with actress/singer Eartha Kitt. His nephew, son of Martin Revson, Peter Revson, and Formula One racecar driver, predeceased him in 1974. Peter Revson's younger brother Doug Revson died before him in a racecar accident in Denmark in 1967. Peter was engaged to 1973 Miss World, Marjorie Wallace 14 days before his fatal accident in practice for the 1974 South African Grand Prix. Martin Revson's youngest daughter Jennifer Revson perpetuates Peter Revson's legacy today.
Revson died on August 24, 1975 at his home in New Rochelle, New York.
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