Dorothea G. Petrie

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Dorothea G. Petrie (c. 1925 - November 24, 2020) was an American television film producer. She had twice won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie for her work in Love Is Never Silent (1985) and Caroline? (1990). [1] She also received a third nomination for the same category for Foxfire (1987). [2] Petrie was also a founding member of the Producers Guild of America. [3]

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Personal life and death

Petrie was married to Canadian filmmaker Daniel Petrie from 1957 until his death in 2004. [2] They had four children, including Daniel Petrie Jr. and Donald Petrie, and seven grandchildren. [3]

Petrie died of natural causes in her home in Los Angeles at the age of 95. [2] [3]

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References

  1. McNary, Dave (25 November 2020). "Producer Dorothea G. Petrie, Emmy-Winning Producer for 'Caroline?' and 'Love Is Never Silent,' Dies at 95". Variety . Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 Barnes, Mike (30 November 2020). "Dorothea G. Petrie, Two-Time Emmy-Winning Producer of Telefilms, Dies at 95". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 Haring, Bruce (25 November 2020). "Dorothea G. Petrie Dies: Emmy Winning Producer For 'Love Is Never Silent' Was 95". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 28 December 2020.