Paula Kent Meehan, philanthropist and businesswoman, dies at 82

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- Paula Kent Meehan, co-founder of the Redken haircare products line and the recent buyer of the Beverly Hills Courier, has died. She was 82.

The Courier reported that Meehan died at her Beverly Hills home on Monday.

Meehan purchased the Courier in May because of her love for the community. She was born in Beverly Hills and dreamed of becoming an actress, but her path took her in a different direction.

While she never graduated from high school, she knew business and became the "ken" in the Redken haircare products line.

In the 1960s, Meehan brought London stylist Vidal Sassoon to Los Angeles to show off his "bob" haircut, which became very popular.

Meehan also devoted her life to charity, most notably her work with animals. She formed a pet rescue organization called Pets 90210 -- The Pet Care Foundation.

There was no immediate word on funeral services.

City News Service contributed to this report.