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Miriam Weinstein, 90, Mother Of Filmmakers, Dies In Westport Home

WESTPORT, Conn. — Miriam Weinstein, the mother of filmmakers Harvey and Bob Weinstein who inspired the name of their first film company, Miramax, died Wednesday at her home in Westport, according to the New York Times. 

Harvey Weinstein, above, and his brother, Bob, named their film company after their parents. They confirm that their mother Miriam Weinstein died Wednesday at her home in Westport.

Harvey Weinstein, above, and his brother, Bob, named their film company after their parents. They confirm that their mother Miriam Weinstein died Wednesday at her home in Westport.

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She was 90.

In the late 1970s, using profits from their concert promotion business, the Weinstein brothers created a small independent film distribution company that they called Miramax. It was named in honor of their parents by combining their names, Miriam and Max. 

Click here to read the story at the New York Times website. 

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