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Dead for 10 Minutes: Corcoran's Wild Birthday Stunt
28 Jan
Summary
- Barbara Corcoran staged her own funeral for her 70th birthday.
- Guests believed she was dead and delivered eulogies for ten minutes.
- She emerged from the coffin to a song and danced the tango.
For her 70th birthday celebration, real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran devised an audacious plan: staging her own funeral as a surprise for her guests. This unconventional event took place at her New York City penthouse. Corcoran's friends and family arrived to find her laid out in a coffin, with many genuinely believing she was dead and proceeding to deliver eulogies.
The setup was elaborate, resembling a funeral parlor complete with clergy members. Corcoran remained still in the coffin for ten minutes, hearing what her loved ones had to say about her. She described the experience as extraordinary, allowing her to hear posthumous remarks firsthand.
After the ten-minute charade, Corcoran dramatically emerged from the coffin, reportedly dressed in a stunning gown and dancing to Diana Ross's "I'm Alive!". She even performed a tango, capping off the surprising and memorable birthday festivities. The event, which occurred on April 29, 2019, also garnered attention on social media, with Corcoran sharing photos of her unique celebration.
