Phoebe Hearst Cooke, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Phoebe Hearst Cooke

American businesswoman and philanthropist

Date of Birth: 13-Jul-1927

Date of Death: 18-Nov-2012

Profession: businessperson

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Phoebe Hearst Cooke

  • 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.She spent much of her life in Woodside, California, and was particularly involved in the equestrian community, including horse-assisted therapy through the National Center For Equine Facilitated Therapy.In her elder years, she faced disputes with family over the management of her estate, which concluded in 2009 with a conservatorship.In 1996, she was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

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