Agnes Varis, Pharma Mogul, Music Champion, Pet Patron Dies at 81

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Anyone who loves jazz, opera and cats was sad to hear that philanthropist and chemist Agnes Varis died on Friday at her home in New York.

Varis, who was 81, also had a soft spot for old people and poor people -- often the same -- and spread happiness by using the vast wealth she piled up making generic drugs.