Judy Garland and Mickey Deans met in late 1967 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Deans, then the manager of the popular Arthur discotheque, arranged a private party for Garland following one of her performances.
The Key Details of Their Meeting and Relationship
- Initial Contact (December 1967): Introduced by mutual friends shortly after Garland's engagement to Tom Green ended.
- Deans' Role: As manager of "Arthur," he was well-connected within New York's nightlife and entertainment circles.
- Nature of Early Relationship: Deans initially became Garland's business manager and confidante, assisting her professionally and personally during a difficult period.
- Transition to Romance: Their relationship evolved romantically over time. Deans provided significant support during Garland's engagement at the London Palladium in early 1969.
- Marriage: Their relationship culminated in marriage on March 15, 1969, in Chelsea, London. Deans was Garland's fifth and final husband. Garland passed away just three months later on June 22, 1969.
The meeting at the Plaza Hotel marked the start of a complex relationship, defined by Garland's vulnerability and Deans' presence during her final challenging years.
