Guy-Jean de Fraumeni, 80

Guy-Jean de Fraumeni, former longtime Wainscott resident known for his "Hollywood in the Hamptons" column in Dan's Papers, died March 1 in Raleigh, NC where he had recently been living.

A charismatic figure in his Texas hat and boots, Guy was an accomplished artist and musician as well as an award-winning producer/writer/director of European and American feature films. He also hosted the Dan's Papers They Made the Movie Here Film Festival for many years.

Guy attended art schools in the U.S. and abroad and his works were featured in the Whitney Museum, the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Paris, the Fine Arts Museum in Rome and the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City.

Guy began his career in television as a graphic designer for NBC, eventually designing and creating shows for many top producers and directors in the entertainment industry. He later went on to produce, direct and write many television programs and films.

Guy was a 20th century Renaissance man who was never content with simply basking in past success. Once he achieved excellence in one field, he would apply his talents to another until he succeeded.

He is survived by his three children Andrea, Robert and Philipa, his former wife Meg Gottemoeler, sister Nancy Saccocio, niece Cathy, nephew Lewis, son-in-law Richard Brimmall, daughter-in-law Barbara Fraumeni, grandchildren Andrew, Marianne, Alec and Madeline and partner Francine Lembo. A memorial service will be held in the spring in East Hampton.

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