 Thurman was interviewed about her life with Fears for Crayton Robey's documentary film, "When Ocean Meets Sky" (2003), which features Sara Ramirez as the voice of Peggy Fears.In 1966 she sold out her interest to John B. Whyte.Fears died August 24, 1994 at the age of 91 in La Crescenta-Montrose, California.