10 Facts About Maureen Dragone

Maureen Dragone was an American journalist and author.

Maureen Dragone was one of the longest-standing members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association which presents the annual Golden Globe Awards.

Maureen Dragone moved to North Hollywood, Los Angeles with her parents at the age of 10 and attended North Hollywood High School.

Maureen Dragone's father, Canadian World War I veteran, Captain Alfred Benson Laing, was a builder and writer for trade journals, and her mother, Nora Laing, was an entertainment correspondent for numerous international publications and co-founder of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Maureen Dragone was a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for more than 50 years and was regarded as the "recognized historian" of the HFPA.

In 1978, Maureen Dragone founded the Youth in Film Association, which presents Hollywood's annual Young Artist Awards to specifically recognize and honor outstanding contributions of child stars working within the entertainment industry who might otherwise be overlooked for other industry awards when judged alongside their adult counterparts.

Maureen Dragone lived in North Hollywood, Los Angeles for the majority of her life and was married to Michael Maureen Dragone until his death in 1986.

Maureen Dragone had three grandchildren; Heather, Holly and Frank, and four great-grandchildren; Samantha, Don, Alexandra and Benjamin.

In 1987, Maureen Dragone became the companion of Dan Kitchel, whom she would remain with for the next 25 years, until her death in 2013.

Maureen Dragone died on February 8,2013, at a hospice in Los Angeles following a brief illness.