Mickey Deans - Definition

Mickey Deans, born Michael DeVinko on September 24, 1934 in Garfield, New Jersey - died July 11, 2003 in Cleveland, Ohio, was a discotheque manager and the fifth and last husband of Judy Garland.

Upon marrying him in London, on March 15, 1969, Garland said, "This is it. For the first time in my life, I am really happy. Finally, finally, I am loved." Three months later, Garland was found dead on a bathroom floor, the result of an overdose.

Mickey Deans died of congestive heart failure on July 11, 2003 at the age of 68 and was interred in the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.