Mary Ryan Munisteri was an American television soap opera writer. She was head writer of Ryan's Hope (1982–83), Guiding Light (1986), and Loving (1991). She wrote Mandy's Grandmother, a children special, which aired in 1981. [citation needed] She has three children, Matt Munisteri (musician), Ben Munisteri (choreographer), and Adele Munisteri (yoga teacher). She died on January 29, 2022.[1]
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Mary Ryan Munisteri was friends with Claire Labine and the inspirational namesake for the character of "Mary Ryan" from Ryan's Hope.