Gary Cooper found solace in the outdoors, meeting American troops, daughter says: 'It meant the world to him'
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Maria Cooper Janis previously wrote a memoir titled "Gary Cooper Off Camera: A Daughter Remembers," which details her upbringing with the film icon.
His daughter, Maria Cooper Janis, carved out a successful career as an artist, exhibiting her work in the U.S., Europe and Asia. She has tirelessly worked over the years protecting his estate and introducing budding film buffs to her father’s extensive body of work. She previously wrote a memoir, titled "Gary Cooper Off Camera: A Daughter Remembers," which details her upbringing with the film icon. Cooper Janis spoke to Fox News about what it was like growing up with the patriarch, how he felt about Hollywood, as well as his connection with our American troops.More Related News