Mary Jo Buttafuoco is the ex-wife of Joey Buttafuoco. She was thrust into the media spotlight when she was shot in the head by Joey Buttafuoco's lover, Amy Fisher, in 1992.
Mary Jo Buttafuoco wrote the book titled Getting It Through My Thick Skull which focuses on her life with Joey Buttafuoco. The book is scheduled for release in August of 2009.
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- 1997: Howard Stern
- 1998: Celebrity
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Born
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Birthplace
New York
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Maiden name
Mary Jo Connery
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Was married to Joey Buttafuoco
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Joey Buttafuoco had an affair with Amy Fisher
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Fisher shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco in the head in 1992
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Mary Jo survived the shooting
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Underwent a reconstructive makeover by plastic surgeon Dr. Azizadeh featured on The Oprah Winfrey ShowOfficial Site: Mary Jo Buttafuoco
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Fisher served seven years in prison for the crime
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Divorced Joey Buttafuoco in 2003
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Has appeared on several shows including Larry King Live, Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, The Insider and the Chelsea Handler ShowOfficial Site: Mary Jo Buttafuoco
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Wrote the book Getting It Through My Thick SkullOfficial Site: Mary Jo Buttafuoco
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Howard Stern will reportedly promote the book on his showOfficial Site: Mary Jo Buttafuoco
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Book set for release in August of 2009
