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Gary Dontzig

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Mar 18, 1946 – Feb 23, 2026

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BORN
March 18, 1946
DIED
February 23, 2026
LOCATION
Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Gary Dontzig, a three-time Emmy Award winning writer/producer, passed away February 23 at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles after a sudden, brief illness. He was 79. Born in New York City, Gary, who had a successful career first as an actor and then as a television writer/producer, was...

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We did several deliveries for Gary here in Santa Fe. Always a pleasure to deal with him! Condolences to his family and friends.

We spoke several times a year for hours recalling our days together at American University´s beloved 1960s theatre family. Success in life was not an award - it was continuing his journey of self knowledge and compassion to those in need - both two and four footed souls for whom his generosity was quietly unending. I will miss his wit and our long conversations on the meaning of life. He was one of those few gifted people who knew what he was meant to do with his life. I will miss him and the...