Phil Donahue's first wife, Margaret Cooney, returned to her native New Mexico, remarried, and subsequently disappeared from public view after their divorce.
Life After Divorce
Margaret Cooney was married to Phil Donahue from 1958 until their divorce in 1975. They had five children together. Following the dissolution of their marriage, Cooney chose a private life away from the public eye.
- Relocation: She moved back to New Mexico, her home state.
- Remarriage: Margaret Cooney remarried after her divorce from Phil Donahue.
- Privacy: She largely withdrew from public visibility, maintaining a private existence.
Family Notes
One notable aspect related to their family after the divorce concerns their youngest son. Their son, James Donahue, sadly passed away at the age of 51 in 2014 due to an aortic aneurysm.
