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Lucianne Goldberg

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Lucianne Goldberg
Goldberg in 1999
Born
Lucianne Steinberger

(1935-04-29)April 29, 1935
DiedOctober 26, 2022(2022-10-26) (aged 87)
Other namesLucianne Cummings
EducationGeorge Washington University, B.A. 1957
Occupation(s)Literary agent, author
Known forClinton–Lewinsky scandal – encouraged Linda Tripp to illegally record telephone conversations
Spouse(s)William Cummings (div.)
Sidney Goldberg
(m. 1966; died 2005)
Children2; including Jonah
WebsiteLucianne.com
Notes

Lucianne Steinberger Goldberg (born Lucianne Steinberger; April 29, 1935– October 26, 2022), also known as Lucianne Cummings, was an American literary agent and author. She had an important role in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton. She advised Monica Lewinsky’s friend Linda Tripp to tape Monica’s phone calls about their affair. The 20-hour recording was used in the Starr investigation.

She died on October 26, 2022, at her home in Weehawken, New Jersey.[2][3]

References

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  1. "Lucianne Cummings Goldberg" (fee, via Fairfax County Public Library). Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale. 2002. GALE|H1000037536. Retrieved January 26, 2012. Gale Biography In Context. (subscription required)
  2. Gates, Anita (October 27, 2022). "Lucianne Goldberg, Who Helped Expose Clinton Affair, Dies at 87". The New York Times. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  3. Matthews, Karen (October 27, 2022). "Lucianne Goldberg, key figure in Clinton impeachment, dies". Associated Press. Retrieved October 27, 2022.