Helen Gurley Brown Helen Gurley Brown Helen Gurley Brown (February 18, 1922 – August 13, 2012; born Helen Marie Gurley) was an American author, publisher, and businesswoman. She was the editor-in-chief of "Cosmopolitan" magazine for 32 years. Helen Marie Gurley was born February 18, 1922 in Green Forest, Arkansas, the daughter of Cleo Fred (née Sisco; 1893-1980) and Ira Marvin Gurley. At one time her father was appointed Commissioner of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. After his election to the Arkansas state legislature the family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas. He died in an elevator accident on June 18, 1932. In 1937,
Tori Gurley 53-man roster towards the end of the 2011 regular season, but declined the offer, choosing to remain on the Green Bay practice squad. Gurley was released by the Green Bay Packers on August 31, 2012. Gurley was signed onto the Minnesota Vikings practice squad on September 1, 2012, but released later that month. Gurley was signed to the Oakland Raiders practice squad on September 25, 2012. Gurley was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad on October 17, 2012. Gurley was signed to the San Diego Chargers practice squad but subsequently released in November, 2012. On May 23, 2013,