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Patricia Altschul
Patricia Altschul is an American socialite and art collector. She is also a television personality, known for her appearance in the reality TV series 'Southern Charm'. Her work in the show gained her a lot of appreciation from fans and also the attention of celebrities like Lady Gaga. Altschul is the widow of banking mogul Arthur Altschul, who was also a renowned art collector and philanthropist. She has been a director of several non-profit organizations such as the New York Historical Society and Historic Hudson Valley. In recognition of her social work, she has won multiple awards such as the Woman of the Year award by the Police Athletic League of New York City and the Carolopolis Award from the Preservation Society of Charleston. She won the latter for her renovation work of the historic Isaac Jenkins Mikell House, which is located in Charleston, South Carolina. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
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Born
April 16, 1941
Birth Place
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Nationality
American
Sun Sign
Aries
Famous As
Art Collector, Socialite
Education
George Washington University
Father
Walter Pettus Dey
Mother
Francis Pearl Sudler Dey
Spouse(s)
Arthur Altschul (m. 1996–2002), Edward Stitt Fleming (m. 1989–1995), L. Hayes Smith (m. 1962–1979)
Children
Whitney Sudler-Smith
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Patricia Altschul Shares Where She Currently Stands with Kathryn Dennis

The Southern Charm matriarch gave an update on their relationship in the June 30 episode. Kathryn Dennis and Patricia Altschul have been through some ups and downs over the years on Southern Charm. Though things started out rocky between the two women, they later made amends and even formed a close friendship. However, it appears that some distance has grown between the ladies once again.
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Patricia Altschul Opens Up About Learning of Michael Kelcourse’s Health: “I’m Still Shocked”

In the Season 8 premiere of Southern Charm, Patricia reflected on her friendship with Michael Kelcourse. When Season 8 of Southern Charm premiered on June 23, viewers got the chance to catch up with the members of the Charleston crew and find out where they were in their lives since we last saw them. And in one of the more poignant moments of the episode, we learned more details about Patricia Altschul’s longtime right-hand man, Michael Kelcourse, and his health journey. Fans will recall that Michael suffered an acute spinal cord infarction, also known as a spinal cord stroke, in February 2021.
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Madison LeCroy Spills On The Upcoming Season Of 'Southern Charm,' Engagement Details & Advice From Patricia Altschul

Madison LeCroy is in an amazing place in her life. The Southern Charm star is happily engaged to fiancé Brett Randle and gearing up for their upcoming wedding while trying to stay out of the drama on the latest season of the hit Bravo series. LeCroy exclusively spoke with OK! about where she is in the planning process of her upcoming nuptials. "I'm pretty much all done. So now I can just show up," the reality sensation reveals. "I told him [Randle] we should have just showed up married and just said, 'Screw it!'" she jokes. "I've never done this...
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Patricia Altschul Shares What Her Son, Whitney Sudler-Smith, Is Up to Today

Patricia Altschul is sharing the latest update on what her son, Whitney Sudler-Smith, has been up to these days. The Southern Charm matriarch recently bestowed her son with heartfelt praise on Instagram for his most recent undertaking, and revealed a surprising detail while marking Whitney’s special day in a sweet birthday tribute.
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Patricia Altschul Posts a New Photo of Michael Kelcourse as He Shares an Update on His Health Journey

Michael Kelcourse, affectionately known as Michael the Butler to Southern Charm fans, is opening up about his life today, about a year and a half after it was first shared that he had suffered an acute spinal cord infarction, also known as a spinal cord stroke. He is currently living in Florida at an assisted care facility and he revealed how he’s feeling now that he’s closer to his family, as Patricia Altschul shared some news about her longtime butler and friend.
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Patricia Altschul Responds to Plastic Surgery Rumors

Patricia Altschul is opening up about what cosmetic procedures she’s undergone. The Southern Charm matriarch recently responded to rumors of plastic surgery during a question-and-answer session on her Instagram. Patricia took to Instagram to directly address speculation about what work she’s had done. After fielding several queries from her...
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Patricia Altschul Says Michael Kelcourse Is Moving To A New Assisted Living Facility Closer To His Family

Throughout the show’s seven seasons, Southern Charm has featured several wacky characters that, for better or for worse, are entertaining to watch. Most of the show’s central cast stems from a group of Charleston natives that are navigating various aspects of life. Sometimes, they are grappling with Peter Pan syndrome while others are trying to […] The post Patricia Altschul Says Michael Kelcourse Is Moving To A New Assisted Living Facility Closer To His Family appeared first on Reality Tea.
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Patricia Altschul Shares What's Next for Michael Kelcourse in His Recovery

In February 2021, Southern Charm's Patricia Altschul and her son, Whitney Sudler-Smith, confirmed that Michael Kelcourse suffered from an acute spinal cord infarction, which is also known as a spinal cord stroke. In the year since, they have kept fans up-to-date on Michael's recovery. On Monday (February 28), Patricia gave...
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Patricia Altschul Gives An Update On Butler Michael Kelcourse’s Recovery After His Stroke

Now that filming for season 8 of Southern Charm is underway, I have some questions. Are we going to have to endure this Austen Kroll and Lindsay Hubbard relationship roller coaster all over again? Will Paige DeSorbo be making an appearance? Am I the only one that’s almost completely forgotten about Shep Rose? And how the hell is everyones favorite, Micheal ‘The Butler’ Kelcourse doing […] The post Patricia Altschul Gives An Update On Butler Michael Kelcourse’s Recovery After His Stroke appeared first on Reality Tea.
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Patricia Altschul Gives an Update on Michael Kelcourse: "We All Miss You"

Southern Charm's Patricia Altschul has been sharing updates on Michael Kelcourse's health throughout the year since it was confirmed back in February that he suffered from an acute spinal cord infarction, also known as a spinal cord stroke. On Thursday (November 18), Patricia posted a new update and photo of Michael as he receives physical therapy at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Paige DeSorbo Looked So Chic While Meeting Patricia Altschul in Charleston

Paige DeSorbo looked stunning while spending some quality time with Patricia Altschul during a recent trip to Charleston. The Winter House cast member glowed in a ruched pink minidress while getting to know her boyfriend Craig Conover’s fellow Southern Charm-er, as captured in a new photo on Instagram. On November...
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Patricia Altschul Shades Sonja Morgan’s Internship Program

I don’t care what anyone thinks — I’m ride or die for Sonja Morgan forever. Since she first debuted on Real Housewives of New York, I’ve been in love with her. Yeah, she sometimes has a little too much to drink, but who doesn’t from time to time? She’s goofy and hilarious. She’s a good […] The post Patricia Altschul Shades Sonja Morgan’s Internship Program appeared first on Reality Tea.
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Patricia Altschul Shares an Update on Michael Kelcourse’s Health

Patricia Altschul is sharing a new update on Michael Kelcourse’s health. The Southern Charm matriarch recently took to Instagram to reveal how her longtime butler is doing over five months after he suffered from an acute spinal cord infarction, also known as a spinal cord stroke. On August 6, Patricia...
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Patricia Altschul Talks HSN, Interior Design And Southern Charm

The matriarch of Southern Charm, Patricia Altschul is arguably the most glamorous “Bravolebrity.” She has style in spades. From her signature caftans to the historical mansion where she resides, the Isaac Jenkins Mikell House, which was designed by the famed interior designer Mario Buatta— no one knows how to create a home quite like she does. So, it isn't exactly surprising that she has a beautiful line with HSN that's inspired by her grand home and lifestyle.
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