San Diego philanthropist and cultural leader Joan Jacobs dies at 91

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San Diego philanthropist and cultural leader Joan Jacobs dies at 91
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A much beloved San Diego community leader and philanthropist Joan Jacobs passed away Monday. She was 91.

Jacobs died of heart failure after being diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis in December 2019, it was confirmed Tuesday by the office of her granddaughter, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs.

Jacobs and her husband, Irwin -- a cofounder of Qualcomm -- donated hundreds of millions of dollars to many local causes and institutions. They include the San Diego Symphony, UC San Diego, the Central Library, the La Jolla Playhouse, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and the Salk Institute.Get San Diego local news, weather forecasts, sports and lifestyle stories to your inbox.

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