Millicent Hearst
Wife of William Randolph Hearst (1882–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Millicent Veronica Hearst (née Willson; July 16, 1882 – December 5, 1974), was the wife of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst. Willson was a vaudeville performer in New York City whom Hearst admired, and they married in 1903. The couple had five sons, but began to drift apart in the mid-1920s, when Millicent became tired of her husband's longtime affair with actress Marion Davies.[1][3]
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Millicent Hearst | |
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Born | Millicent Veronica Willson (1882-07-16)July 16, 1882 New York City, U.S. |
Died | December 5, 1974(1974-12-05) (aged 92) New York City, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx, New York)[1] |
Occupation(s) | Performer, socialite, philanthropist, owner of Hearst Corporation |
Spouse | [2] |
Children | |
Parent(s) | George Willson Hannah Murray Willson[1] |
Relatives | Anita Willson (older sister) |
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