Mary Jo Buttafuoco Can't Believe 'I'm Still Here' 33 Years After Shooting.

  • Published In: People, 2026, v. 105, n. 3. P. 18 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: RUBENSTEIN, JANINE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Mary Jo Buttafuoco's recounting of her life-changing experience after being shot by her then-husband's mistress, Amy Fisher, in 1992. Now 70, Buttafuoco shares her journey of survival and healing, emphasizing the importance of hope and faith in overcoming adversity. She reflects on the day of the incident, her initial reactions, and her eventual decision to forgive those involved, despite not maintaining relationships with them. Buttafuoco also highlights her efforts to support others affected by facial paralysis through a foundation she established in 2009. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:People. 2026/01, Vol. 105, Issue 3, p18
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0093-7673
  • Accession Number:190872222
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