PETER Bogdanovich was famously known as an American director, writer, actor, producer, critic, and film historian.
Prior to his death, the late Hollywood director was married twice, his last marriage being to Louise Stratten.
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Who is Peter Bogdanovich’s ex-wife Louise Stratten?
Born May 8, 1968, Stratten, 53, is known as a Canadian actress and producer.
Over the years, she has starred in She’s Funny That Way, Django Unchained, and It Chapter Two.
She has also produced The Great Buster, Noises Off… and is reportedly working on the upcoming films, Diamond Life and One Lucky Moon.
Outside of the entertainment industry, she is known as the half-sister of former Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten.
Dorothy was reportedly Bogdanovich’s former companion until she tragically passed away in 1980 at the age of 20, after she was shot in the face by her husband Paul Snider, who then committed suicide.
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Why did Peter and Louise get divorced?
Following her sister’s death, Bogdanovich and Stratten began a relationship and tied the knot when she was only 20 years old, on December 30, 1988.
In the beginning, their relationship was frowned upon due to their age gap, Stratten’s mother also voiced concerns at the time because of Bogdanovich’s previous relationship with Dorothy.
“I feel he wants her because of a guilt trip,” Statten’s mother said at the time, according to People.
“This happened to my other daughter, who got her head shot off, and it’s gonna happen to this one. He didn’t do it, but he was involved. If he is in love with one daughter, how can he be in love with the other daughter?”
Despite the uncertainty, the former couple stayed married for 12 years but ultimately got divorced in 2001.
At this time, it remains unclear what lead to their divorce.
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What was Peter Bogdanovich’s cause of death?
Bogdanovich’s death was first announced on January 6, 2022, by his daughter Antonia.
It was later revealed that he passed away due to natural causes at his Los Angeles, California home.
He is survived by his daughters Antonia and Sashy, as well as his five grandchildren.
Both of Bogdanovich’s children are from his first marriage to film producer, production designer, and screenwriter Polly Platt, who passed away in 2011.
