Maureen Downey: How did David Hartman's ex-wife die?

Maureen Downey was the first wife of David Hartman. Maureen Downey’s husband is best known as the first host of ABC’s Good Morning America, from 1975 to 1987. He began his career as an actor starring in the 1970s as a young resident, Dr. Paul Hunter, on The Bold Ones: The New Doctors. He went on to appear as a teacher in the series Lucas Tanner. He acted in the 1973 TV movie remake of Miracle on 34th Street.

Maureen Downey: Bio Summary

Full NameMaureen Margaret Downey
famous asDavid Hartman’s wife
Age53 years old at the time of death
Date of Birth30 July 1944
Place of Birth Illinois, United States of America
Zodiac signLeo
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityCaucasian
ChildrenSean Hartman, Brian Hartman, 
Bridget Hartman, Conor Hartman
spouse David Hartman (m. 1974-1997)

Who was David Hartman’s first wife, Maureen?

Maureen Downey was born on 30 July 1944 in  Illinois, United States of America. She was 53 years old at the time of her sad passing. Maureen was the daughter of Joseph Patrick Downey and Margaret Regina Cramer. She was popular as the first wife of American journalist and media host, David Hartman.

Maureen Downey and Hartman tied the knot in 1974 in a beautiful wedding ceremony in the presence of their friends, family, and loved ones. The couple’s marriage was also blessed with four children- Sean Hartman, Brian Hartman, Bridget Hartman, and Conor Hartman. The couple has been spotted at various events together and all loved up.

David Hartman and his wife Maureen Downey attended an event at the White House in Washington, D.C., on December 7, 1983. The couple also attended a book-launch party at the New York City home of Happy Rockefeller on March 25, 1982. 

How did David Hartman’s ex-wife die?

David Hartman’s wife Maureen Downey passed away on September 17, 1997. The couple were still married when the sad event happened. According to Adweek, she passed away after a struggle with cancer in Harrison, Westchester, New York, United States. She was 53 years old at the time of her death. She was laid to rest in Resurrection Cemetery And Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, United States. David Hartman and his first wife Maureen Downey were married for about 23 years.

Two years later, on a trip back to his alma mater in Durham to host a choral concert, David Hartman met local resident Mary Putman, the two fell in and tied the knot in 2001. The couple have been together since.

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Maureen Downey’s husband David Hartman worked on a variety of projects during his entertainment career. Hartman’s early acting career mostly consisted of roles in various films, such as “The Island at the Top of the World” (1974), “Nobody’s Perfect” (1968) with Doug McClure, and the Phyllis Diller comedy “Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady?” (1968). He also appeared in the TV movie “San Francisco International” (NBC, 1970-71).

He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for “The Doctors” in 1972. This recognition propelled him to pursue a role in “The Island at the Top of the World” (1974). He played a retired baseball player in the drama series “Lucas Tanner” in 1974 and 1975, and after it was canceled, David Hartman chose to retire from acting and pursue a different career.

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A year later, he launched his career as a journalist when he became the original co-host of “Good Morning America”; he spent 11 years on the show making him a household name. Hartman was the only co-host who didn’t have a background in journalism but still managed to make a name on the show.

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