12 comments

1. Jeanne.. thanks for writing this.. they were so exciting. and made Dallas “Dallas” in the eyes of the world”… the TV show had nothing on them.. she was always so kind and friendly and people envied her..but she never became snotty, snobby or rude.. just loved what she’d “Created”.. the Karl Lagrfeld dress – all beading was a guitar down her back to her knees. and it was truly the most amazing dress.. and was seen around the world.. anyone that wants to see it you can google … by putting in Twinkle Bayoud in beaded Guitar dress .. it’s worth the look.. Texas monthly 1986…has the story and so many fabulous quotes from around the world.. Twinkle lived her life for her then and with style..gave to the community and made a lot of charities very happy and some of the not secure ladies “catty”..

   God bless her family and her beautiful children… RIP… your star will always TWINKLE.

   yvonne crum @ 7:54 am on January 16, 2011

2. Yvonne, I’m sure that Twinkle’s family truly appreciates your comments and friendship. The Texas Monthly cover story by Mark Seal on Twinkle and Bradley was indeed memorable. If you click on the TM link in the comment, it should take you to it. You may need to scroll up to page 114.

   Jeanne Prejean @ 9:06 am on January 16, 2011

3. She died awfully young. You have to wonder what happenend.

   Lord Byron @ 2:39 pm on January 18, 2011

4. Twinkle was our next door neighbor for a number of years and it is true that she had an aura about her
   I can’t imagine what was the cause of death for someone so young
   God bless her family

   Devon wayne @ 6:22 pm on January 18, 2011

5. Hi Jeanne, As you remember, I was the Society Columnist (Heard and Overheard by Jann Kelso) during much of Twinkle and Bradley’s heyday in Dallas. When they first moved to Dallas and before my Dallas Morning News stint, they moved in literally across the street from me. When she was “on,” Twinkle was like her name and lit up every gathering. She loved Dudley Moore, Andy Warhol, and other eccentrics during those days whom she often entertained. Her sense of humor was legendary. We took an acting class together with the wacky and energetic Stanley Zareff. Twinkle did an improv scene where she pretended to be Mr. Ed (the talking horse) that brought the house down….As with too people who can make the rest of us laugh and relax, Twinkle faced internal challenges. I will always remember her fondly for the joy, spirit, and self-parody she brought to this life and wish her well in her journey to the next. She was an original, that’s for sure.

   Alex Ramsey @ 11:10 pm on January 18, 2011

6. So, anyone, what did she die of?

   m peeler @ 10:25 am on January 19, 2011

7. Twinkle was a special lady many were fortunate to know. I was most fortunate to know her at a time in her life, when she wasn’t seeking things the world has to offer. She was seeking a closer relationship with her Lord. She was a radiant refection of God’s power working in her life. And her Blessed life will be carried on by the Legacy of her three beautiful daughters Alexis, Natalie,and Shelly.
   Those who question the cause of a untimely death?
   Every man is appointed a time to die.
   Twinkle was ready are you?

   David Love @ 5:33 pm on January 19, 2011

8. She had been ill for a while. Then developed an infection which spread to her blood. She was sadly not able to overcome the illness.
   What a remarkable and fun lady she was!!

   Texas Gal @ 9:45 am on January 20, 2011

9. She was compassionate and caring. She loved the Lord and her family, particularly her children, as much as anyone I’ve ever met.

   Jon in Dallas @ 11:21 am on January 20, 2011

10. I was Twinkle’s assistant and her x-husband,
    Woody’s for a number of years. It is so very
    sad at her age to leave her family. Shelley
    especially was the one I was around- at her
    young age, and it is beautiful that she has
    matured into a fine young lady who will be
    without a mother now.
    Best of the best to all the family and the
    girls.

    Carol Johnson @ 3:30 pm on January 26, 2011

11. I was a close friend in school, at hockaday. I’m just now finding out she passed away 4 months ago. She changed my life- as all loving friendships do. Amazingly, our daughters met and became roommates in their 20’s, months before twinkle and I found out those were OUR kids who were living together!
    I will always love you!!

    Elene glickman Leigh @ 10:33 pm on June 2, 2011

12. Dallas Society was at a fever pitch high when I met Twinkle in the late 80’s.Society Lifestyle was a fulltime job. This group was what we often called the Elite Fleet who had the ability to be very heartless, cold and cruel. Twinkle ( because of money, status and bloodline ) was someone I viewed as on a Pedestal. She was very very Smart, courageous, Gorgeous, FAIR and wasnt afraid to buck the system if needed or necessary . Bradley was the same. Twinkle found the courage to swim against the tide. She was sweet but had a strong inner Maverick Spirit and knew how to pick her battles. I found that strength in Twinkle REMARKABLE. She went out on a limb for me and I will never forget it.I worked with her when she and Bradley opened their “Couture Real estate Office ” She bridged me into and inside a whole new world in which ultimately,,,I did not elect to stay. …tho the Experience was Priceless in a chapter of the book of My Life and I will never e v e r forget her.

    The same goes for Elene Glickman ( above )
    who was my Beauty Pageant friend growing up as kids . Her mom always made me feel so very special…her lemonade , our sleepovers and the
    backyard pool was s0o0o0o much fun.

    I lost touch over years and had no idea she was Twinkles friend until now. Small world after all… funny how lives touch and grow and change and still cross over ( me- from the other side of the tracks basically ) yet – somehow we are placed or find our way to each other and our special place – niche
    and in the end… bridging us all together.

    Im sorry Twinkle is gone.

    Debra Ford @ 11:17 am on August 28, 2011