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Nov 24, 2021 · Griffin was married to Julann Wright, and together they had a son named Anthony. They divorced in 1976 after 17 years of marriage. He was also close friends with Actress and former First Lady of the United States, Nancy Reagan, with who he shares the same birthdate, July 6.
Aug 17, 2007 · Around the office, Merv’s being gay was understood but rarely discussed. We knew nothing of his relationships because he guarded his privacy fiercely, and we didn’t pry.
Griffin was married to the former Julann Elizabeth Wright, [ 41][ 42][ 43][ 44] a comedienne he met when he was a guest on the Robert Q. Lewis show, a founder of First Women's Bank of California, [ 45] from 1958 to 1976; they remained friends after their divorce.
Apr 21, 2023 · It has been alleged that legendary TV producer and the game show host of "The Merv Griffin Show," Merv Griffin led a "secret gay life" while he was alive. The media mogul was previously married to Julann Wright, and the two share a son, Tony Griffin.
Aug 26, 2007 · It was no secret in Hollywood that Merv Griffin, who died earlier this month, was gay. So why the big fuss over stating this simple fact? Kevin Naff peeks into "Hollywood's eternal closet."
Aug 7, 2018 · For iconic stars like Montgomery Clift, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, this meant fake marriages and relationships, and secretive measures to disguise any homosexual activities they engaged...
Aug 12, 2007 · The Los Angeles Times: Griffin's 1958 marriage to Julann Wright, whom he met when she was TV personality Robert Q. Lewis' secretary-assistant, produced a son, Tony, and ended in divorce in 1976. Griffin later had a close relationship with actress Eva Gabor, who died in 1995.