Marge Cooney: Biography in Details
Who is Marge Cooney?
Marge Cooney rose to prominence as the ex-wife of Phil Donahue, an American television personality, writer, and film producer.
She died on February 2, 2018, in Brandywine at Wall.
Marge Cooney: Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
Marge Cooney was born in West Orange, New Jersey and has lived in Chatham, New Jersey and Boca Raton, Florida. Furthermore, she lived at Sea Girt for 57 years during the summer and was of American nationality.
Similarly, she follows the Christian faith. Aside from that, there is no information about her birth date, parents, siblings, or childhood experiences.
When it comes to her academic background, she has never publicly disclosed her school credentials.
Death
Sadly, Marge Cooney died on February 2, 2018, at Brandywine at Wall. Her children and other relatives attended the funeral.
Marge Cooney: Professional life, Career
There is very little information available about her professional career. In addition, she was a member of Sea Girt’s St. Mark’s Church. In addition, she had been a member of the Spring Lake Golf Club for many years.
She was also a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Boca Raton, Florida, and a community volunteer.
Ex-husband, Phil Donahue
Phil Donahue started his career as a production assistant for KYW radio and WKYC-TV. He then became the program director for Michigan’s WABJ radio station. He also worked as an anchor for WHIO-TV in Dayton, Ohio.
He has also presented a chat show titled Conversation Piece. From 1963 until 1967, he presented the show on WHIO Radio. Furthermore, he has interviewed prominent individuals such as Jimmy Hoffa, Billie Sol Estes, John F. Kennedy, and John Carson.
. He’s also interviewed boxers Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. He left WHIO-TV on November 6, 1967. He also hosted a new television show called the ‘Phil Donahue Show’ on WLWD.
Beginning in January 1970, the program was broadcast on several television and radio stations.
Due to nationwide syndication, his show relocated to Chicago in 1974 and then to New York City in 1984. He also contributed to NBC’s ‘The Today Show’ from 1979 to 1988.
From 1991 to 1994, he co-hosted the show “U.S.-Soviet Space Bridge” with Soviet reporter Vladimir Pozner. In July 2002, he returned to television to host the show ‘Donahue’.
He also co-directed the documentary film Body of War, alongside filmmaker Ellen Spiro. The documentary was nominated for an Oscar in November 2007.
Marge Cooney Rumors, Controversy
Marge Cooney is not involved in any speculations or controversies.
Marge Cooney: Net worth, Salary
She made a good living as the ex-wife of a well-known journalist. Furthermore, there is no information about her net worth, income, or compensation.
Her ex-husband, Phil Donahue, has an estimated net worth of $150 million.
Marge Cooney: Body features, Height, Weight
Marge Cooney had grey hair and hazel eyes. Aside from that, there is no additional information about Cooney’s height, weight, or other body measurements.
Social media
She was not active on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.