Mickey Deans

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Mickey Deans (September 24, 1934 - July 11, 2003), born Michael DeVinko in Garfield, New Jersey, was a discotheque manager and the fifth and last husband of Judy Garland. Mickey was believed to be of homosexual orientation.^{[citation needed]}

Deans met Garland in 1967, both according to his own book Weep No More My Lady and Judy's daughter, Lorna Luft's book Me and My Shadows when he delivered prescription drugs to Garland at her hotel in New York.

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 in their bathroom in London, the result of an overdose.

Mickey Deans died of congestive heart failure in Cleveland, Ohio, aged 68. He was cremated and his ashes were sent to an individual in Florida.

He was not interred with Garland at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York. Garland is the sole occupant of a crypt in the Ferncliff Mausoleum.

Mickey played many instruments, including the piano. His passion for music was very great.