Where Is John Dean’s Wife Maureen Today? Are They Still Married?

John Dean’s wife, Maureen Dean, is presently retired and has remained married to her husband, John Wesley III for 51 years now.

Maureen became famous for being the wife of John Wesley III, former American attorney and White House counsel to former U.S. president, Richard Nixon. Maureen Dean who was born on October 10, 1945, and is currently 78 years old, is a professional American writer known for books like Mo: A Woman’s View of Watergate (1975) and Washington Wives (1987).

Following the Watergate scandal for which the couple became widely known, many have speculated they would get divorced, but surprisingly their love for each other is still growing strong – even in old age. Read on to find out more about Maureen Dean.

Summary of Maureen Dean’s Bio

  • Full name: Maureen Dean
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of birth: October 10, 1945
  • Maureen Dean’s Age: 78 years old
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian
  • Nationality: American
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Religion: Christian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Maureen Dean’s Husband: John Wesley Dean III
  • Maureen Dean’s Children: John Wesley Dean IV (step-son)
  • Maureen Dean’s Height in inches: 5 feet 9 inches
  • Maureen Dean’s Height in centimeters: 175.2 cm
  • Maureen Dean’s Weight: 55kg
  • Body measurements in Inches: 33-28-34
  • Maureen Dean’s Net Worth: $10 million
  • Famous for: Being former US Attorney, John Dean’s wife

How Old Is Maureen Dean Today?

Maureen Dean was born Maureen Elizabeth Kane on October 10, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, USA. There is no information on her parents and not much is known of her family background, especially concerning her parents, such as their names, ethnicity, and religion, except for her father, who is said to have worked as a diamonds businessman.

Maureen Dean

Talking about her early days, there is not much information on her childhood background as she is a very private person and has not shared much detail about her life. However, Maureen was born into a Christian home and her parents were staunch Catholics.  She was raised by her parents in Mar Vista, near the Hughes Aircraft plant. She is Caucasian by ethnicity and American by nationality, while her zodiac sign is Libra.

It is also not known if Maureen Dean is an only child or has siblings who she grew up alongside, as she has not been liberal with information about her personal and professional life. Information gathered from reputable sources shows that Maureen lost her father at the very young age of seventeen.

On the aspect of her educational background, the writer is well educated. she got her primary education in Los Angeles at Notre Dame Girls Academy and then went further with her academic pursuit to get her high school education at Santa Monica City College. Sadly, she was not able to fulfill her dream of becoming a graduate due to her father’s untimely death. This led to her dropping out of college, as her mother was not financially capable to fund her education.

Maureen Dean Is A Professional Writer

Maureen Dean is a well-known writer. Prior to her becoming a writer, she first took other jobs. Shortly after she had dropped out of college due to financial constraints, Maureen had to take up a job to make ends meet. Her first job was as a flight attendant.

Some of the books written by Maureen are Mo: A Woman’s View of Watergate (1975), The Miike Douglas Show (1961), Blind Ambition (1979), Washington Wives (1981), and Capitol Secrets. Her books became widely recognized and this made her gain the attention of the media. Her books were sold on Amazon for as much as $9.

Maureen Dean’s Husband, John Wesley Dean III ,Was An American Former Attorney

Maureen Dean

Maureen’s husband, John Wesley Dean III, was a former American attorney who served as White House counsel under the administration of President Richard Nixon from July 1970 to April 1973.

John Dean was birthed to his parents on October 14, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, United States.  He was an attorney, but was disbarred after he was found guilty in the cover-up of the Watergate scandal for which he served four months at Fort Holabird outside Baltimore, Maryland.

Maureen’s husband later went ahead to become an author, a commentator for contemporary politics, a lecturer, and a producer

Maureen Has Been John Dean’s Wife Since 1972

As alluded to earlier, Maureen Dean is married to American congressman John Dean. The lovebirds met while Maureen was working for the National Committee on Marijuana and Drug Abuse. They got talking and became friends and as the days went by, they got closer to each other. In a short time, they began dating.

During their courtship, Maureen and John Dean lived together in the same house for some time, and after getting comfortable with each other and seeing that they are compatible, they decided to get married. Many might be surprised that John Dean decided to marry Maureen despite her being married twice and being divorced once (she was once married to Michael William Biner (1968 -1969) and George Owen (April 1967 – May 1967). Well, the celebrity wife is a very attractive woman who is smart looking and intelligent ,which must have been one of the features that made her attractive to John Dean.

The couple got married in a simple wedding ceremony which took place on October 13, 1972, in the presence of their close friends and family members. Since their wedding, the couple has enjoyed marital bliss and has stayed married for 51 years and still counting. The duo has no children together. However, John Dean happens to have a son named John Wesley Dean IV from his first marriage in 1962 to Karla Henning.

Is John Dean Still Married to Maureen Dean?

Maureen and her husband, John, are still married and have been together for over 50 years now and still counting. Many had speculated that the pair would divorce following the Watergate scandal John was involved in.

Maureen Dean

The Richard Nixon Watergate scandal was one of the stories that brought the couple to the limelight. The scandal led to the resignation of the then US president, Richard Nixon. According to sources, the Nixon administration had tried to cover up the scandal but investigations helped reveal the burglars and also the involvement of the Nixon administration.

Maureen’s husband, John Dean, happened to be the attorney who served as White House Counsel to President Richard Nixon at that time. John was found guilty of covering up the Watergate scandal and subsequently testifying before Congress.

Throughout his trial and appearance in court, his wife, Maureen was of great support to him and showed up to all of his hearings. The celebrity wife stood by her husband through it all and finally, John Dean was indicted for obstruction of justice and was sentenced to one to four years in prison. In exchange for becoming a key witness for the prosecution, his sentence was reduced to four months and he was disbarred in the state of Virginia as well as in the Columbia district. John Dean served at Fort Holabird outside Baltimore, Maryland.

In all this, Maureen remained married to her husband and gave him all of her support. After John had served his jail term and the scandal had died down, John and Maureen moved to Beverly Hills to continue living their life as husband and wife. Maureen took to writing and financial trading. John Dean also wrote a number of books about his experiences and became a writer, producer, and composer.

Is Maureen Dean Still Alive?

Maureen Dean is very much alive at this present moment and is currently 78 years old. She is of age and presently still lives with her husband, and enjoying her stepson and grandchildren.

According to sources, she is retired from work and spends more time with her loved ones and also loves to go sightseeing, which includes visits to the parks, going to long works, and other enjoyable recreational activities.

What Is Maureen Dean’s Net Worth?

Maureen Dean is said to have a net worth estimated to between  $1million – $5 million which is mainly gotten from her successful career as a writer. Her husband, John Dean, on the other hand, has a net worth estimated to be $10 million which is gotten from his career as an author, composer, and producer.

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