Dorothy Anstett

Dorothy Catherine Anstett (born June 28, 1947) is an American pageant titleholder who held the Miss USA 1968 title.[1]

Dorothy Anstett
Born	Dorothy Catherine Anstett June 28, 1947 Kirkland, Washington, U.S.
Other names	Didi Anstett
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Title	Miss Washington USA 1968, Miss USA 1968
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair color	Brown
Eye color	Brown
Major competition(s)	Miss USA 1968 (winner), Miss Universe 1968 (4th runner-up)

Anstett competed in the Miss Washington pageant in July 1967 and placed first runner-up.[2] In April of the following year she won the Miss Washington USA 1968 crown title.[3] She won the Miss USA 1968 title on May 18, 1968 and represented the United States at Miss Universe 1968 in July, where she placed fourth runner-up.[4]

Anstett, one of nine children of an aircraft plant worker, was an English major at the University of Washington at the time of her win.[1] She was married to legendary basketball player Bill Russell in 1977.[5] They divorced in 1980.

References

1. Associated Press (1968-05-19). "Washington Girl Named Miss USA". Reading Eagle.
2. Pearce, Barbara (1967-07-06). "Miss Klickitat Tells Experiences of Week at Vancouver Miss Washington Pageant". Mt Adams Sun.
3. "Miss Washington". The Spokesman-Review. 1968-04-23.
4. UPI (1968-07-14). "Brazil Beauty wins Miss Universe title". The Pittsburgh Press.
5. "Bill Russell weds former Miss USA". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. 1977-06-09.

External links

• Miss USA official website