Linda Bean, L.L. Bean Heiress and Republican Donor, Dies at 82

Linda Bean the heiress of the outdoor clothing and equipment brand LL Bean and a major Republican donor has passed away at the age of 82 on March 23 according to her business manager Veronika Carlson

Legacy of Hard Work and Entrepreneurial Spirit

Described as having an amazing work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit Linda Bean was known for her pride and dedication to her home state of Maine and LL Bean the company founded by her grandfather

Extensive Business Ventures

Bean renowned for her entrepreneurial endeavors founded the Perfect Maine Lobster company in 2007 In addition to her lobster brand she owned several general stores inns and vacation rentals along Maines rocky coast She also played a role in Maines efforts to receive an industry certificate for sustainable lobster catching in 2013 which was later revoked in 2022

Political Involvement

Aside from her business ventures Linda Bean was an outspoken Republican supporter and a significant donor to Republican causes She also campaigned unsuccessfully for Congress in 1988 and 1992 Bean faced public attention in 2017 when boycotts were directed at the company after her attendance at a Donald Trump rally

Remembered by Colleagues and Politicians

Senator Susan Collins of Maine remembered Bean as an astute businesswoman who had a deep love for the state Governor Janet Mills a Democrat found common ground with Bean despite differing political views Both Collins and Mills expressed their condolences to Linda Beans family and the entire LL Bean community

Final Thoughts

Linda Beans passing is a loss felt not only by her family and friends but also by the state of Maine and the business community as a whole Her legacy as a dedicated entrepreneur and political figure will be remembered by many