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Phoebe Hearst Cooke

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]

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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

  1. "Philanthropist Phoebe Hearst Cooke dies". sfgate.com. 2012-11-19. Retrieved 2012-11-19.
  2. "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.
  3. Howe, Patrick. "Phoebe's side". New Times San Luis Obispo. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  4. 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.
  5. "Hall of Great Westerners". National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Retrieved November 22, 2019.



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