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Phoebe Hearst Cooke
American businesswoman and philanthropist
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]
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]