Phoebe Millicent Hearst Cooke (July 13, 1927 – November 18, 2012) was an American businesswoman and philanthropist. She served on the board of directors of the Hearst Corporation from 1962 to 1998. She was a granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst. Her twin brother was former Hearst Corporation chairman George Randolph Hearst Jr., who died in June 2012.[1][2]
Phoebe Hearst Cooke | |
|---|---|
| Born | Phoebe Millicent Hearst July 13, 1927 |
| Died | November 18, 2012 (aged 85) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman, philanthropist |
| Board member of | Hearst Corporation |
| Spouse(s) | Philip Edward Tovrea Jr. Amory "Jack" Cooke (dec) |
| Children | Phoebe "Misty" Tovrea Lipari[1] |
| Parent(s) | George Randolph Hearst (father) Blanche Ellen Hearst (Wilbur) (mother) |
She spent much of her life in Woodside, California,[1] and was particularly involved in the equestrian community, including horse-assisted therapy through the National Center For Equine Facilitated Therapy.[1]
In her elder years, she faced disputes with family over the management of her estate,[3] which concluded in 2009 with a conservatorship.[4]
In 1996, she was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Philanthropist Phoebe Hearst Cooke dies". sfgate.com. 2012-11-19. Retrieved 2012-11-19.
- ^ "Phoebe Hearst Cooke, Granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst, Dies at 85". kcoy.com. 2012-11-20. Archived from the original on 2012-11-23. Retrieved 2012-11-20.
- ^ Howe, Patrick. "Phoebe's side". New Times San Luis Obispo. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
- ^ Chawkins, Steve (2012-11-21). "Phoebe Hearst Cooke dies at 85; granddaughter of publishing tycoon". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
- ^ "Hall of Great Westerners". National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
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