Monday Reads

Obituary:  Actress and businesswoman Denise DuBarry Hay, 63, died over the weekend.  While specifics of her death were not revealed, it was reported she had died from complications of a fungal infection.

DuBarry Hay began her career as an actress, apppearing in the TV series Black Sheep Squadron and CHiPs, as well as the film “Being There.”

But the business world was calling, and in 1990 she co-founded Thane International, a global direct response company, with husband, Bill Hay. The company was formed after Denise produced an infomercial in 1987 for a video, “Play the Piano Overnight.” The video became the basis for an “Overnight Music” series for Thane.

After selling Thane International, the Hays started Kaswit, Inc., an incubator for home and health products, including the book “Don Sullivan’s Secrets to Training the Perfect Dog” and training accessories.

She was once married to actor Gary Lockwood.
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Good thing he didn't run for president.
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Genetic genealogy solves another cold case murder.  In this 45-year-old case, it was a double-murder.
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