Margaret 'Margo' Donohue

Author, podcast producer, and host Margo Donohue, a longtime Brooklyn resident, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 58.

Born in Glen Cove, NY, Margo attended Ridgewood High School before moving with her family to California. She graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Communication Studies, then drove cross-country in her 1982 Mustang to New York City to pursue a career in publishing.

She worked in public relations for Condé Nast and Dorling Kindersley before founding her own PR firm. Margo lived in Park Slope for nearly three decades, where she built a close-knit circle of friends who became her chosen family. 

A passionate music lover, pop culture trivia expert, and writer, Margo co-produced the Book Versus Movie podcast for 11 years and the Dorking Out and What a Creep podcasts for 8 years. She was also a contributing writer to numerous outlets in the health and wellness arena and a featured guest on countless culture podcasts, including Movie Therapy and F This Movie. This work led to the publication of Margo’s first book in 2022, “Filmed in Brooklyn,” which chronicles the rich and long cinematic history of her beloved Brooklyn. Her second book, “Fever: The Complete History of Saturday Night Fever” will be released on August 26, 2025. When she passed, she had already begun work on her next book, a history of the movie “Carrie.” 

Margo had a sharp wit, a generous heart, and an encyclopedic knowledge of movies and television, particularly Monty Python, which shaped her wonderfully quirky sense of humor. She could quote Spinal Tap and Pride and Prejudice with equal ease, often in the same conversation. She also dreamed of one day retiring with her closest friends and recreating The Golden Girls lifestyle, complete with sarcasm, snacks, and found family.

Margo was deeply connected to those around her, both people and pets. When she made a friend, she kept them, often for decades. Her loyalty ran deep, and her relationships were rich with humor, honesty, and care.

Predeceased by her parents, Rosemarie and Joe Donohue, and her brothers John and Joe, Margo is survived by her sister Moksha Donohue, her two cats, Tennessee and Sadie, and her many beloved chosen family and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Humane Society are appreciated.

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