Steve Banerjee took his own life in prison on Oct. 23, 1994, just hours before his sentencing. Because of this, the government couldn’t seize his myriad of assets, as they went to Irene, who stuck by her husband’s side until the bitter end. She was left with the entirety of the Chippendales franchise and its properties, making her a very rich lady.
Sadly, however, Irene would not go on to live a long, carefree life.
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