Obituary of Dorothy McGuire

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Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy Hackett McGuire (born June 14, 1916 in Omaha, Nebraska) was a film actress who was best known for her role as the mother in the 1960 adventure film, “Swiss Family Robinson.” Dorothy died on September 13, 2001 and her death was reportedly because of cardiac arrest. She died at age 85.

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Dorothy McGuire Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: McGuire, Dorothy
    • Common Name: Dorothy McGuire
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
    • Birth Date: June 14, 1916
    • Age: 85 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Dorothy McGuire Swope, Dot, Dottie
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
    • Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

    Dorothy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Dorothy Hackett McGuire
    • Father: Thomas McGuire
    • Mother: Isabelle McGuire
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • John Swope (married 1943-1979, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Mark Swope (May 14, 1953-December 16, 2016)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Mary Hackett "Topo" Swope (born February 14, 1949)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 13 2001 at age 85
  • Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress American Born on June 14th Born in 1916 Born in Nebraska Died in 2001 Died at age 85 Died from Cardiac arrest

Dorothy's Notable Roles:

  • Swiss Family Robinson

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-02 13:24:15
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