REPORT: Smoki Bacon, a well-known part of and reporter on Boston’s social scene, has died. Smoki marked her 90th birthday with a party at her daughter’s Beacon Hill home in 2018, where Bill Brett took these photographs.

Among those who turned out were Marvin Gilmore, who marked his 90th birthday a few years ago.

Smoki and her husband Dick Concannon are well-known to so many through their TV show “The Literati Scene,” airing on Boston’s cable channel and more than a dozen other local channels in Eastern Massachusetts.

Photos by Bill Brett

Smoki Bacon's 90th birthday

Smoki Bacon with her birthday cake. Photo by Bill Brett

Smoki Bacon's 90th birthday

Photo by Bill Brett

Smoki Bacon's 90th birthday

Photo by Bill Brett

Smoki Bacon's 90th birthday

The indefatigable Marvin Gilmore and the inimitable Smoki Bacon. Photo by Bill Brett

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Hundreds turn out to celebrate Smoki Bacon’s 90th birthday

BEACON HILL — Some 300 guests turned out to celebrate the life of Smoki Bacon, a well-known part of and reporter on Boston’s social scene. Smoki marked her 90th birthday with a party at her daughter’s Beacon Hill home last weekend.

Among those who turned out were Marvin Gilmore, who marked his 90th birthday a few years ago.

Smoki and her husband Dick Concannon are well-known to so many through their TV show “The Literati Scene,” airing on Boston’s cable channel and more than a dozen other local channels in Eastern Massachusetts.