Diana McLellan was an American actress known for her roles in The Imagemaker, Greta Garbo: A Lone Star, and The Last Editor. Born on September 22, 1937, in Leicester, England, UK, she made significant contributions to the field of journalism as a gossip columnist.
Personal and Family Life
Diana McLellan was married twice; her first husband was Robin Bull, from whom she divorced after having one child. She later married Richard X. McLellan Jr. in 1963, and they remained together until her passing in 2014. Her father was a British military officer who served as a defense attaché in Washington, D.C., which led her family to move there in 1957.
Career Highlights
Before she became a well-known gossip columnist, Diana started her career as a dress designer and telephone operator. She began working for a newspaper in the classified ad department of the Star, gradually moving into promotions and writing. In the 1970s and 1980s, she wrote popular gossip columns for prominent publications like the Washington Star, Washington Post, and Washington Times.
Death and Legacy
Diana McLellan passed away on June 25, 2014, in Easton, Maryland, USA, after battling cancer. Her legacy as a prominent gossip columnist and actress continues to be remembered by those who followed her work in journalism and film.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Imagemaker | 1986 | Gossip Columnist |
| Greta Garbo: A Lone Star | 2001 | Self |
| The Last Editor | 2002 | Self |