Claire Vaughn Labine (née Wood; June 28, 1934 – November 11, 2016) was an American soap opera writer and producer.
In 1975 she began what was to become her best known and acclaimed work creating and head writing Ryan's Hope for ABC.
Labine co-wrote, with Judith Pinsker, the 1995 New York Times bestseller General Hospital tie-in novel Robin's Diary, based in the AIDS storyline between characters Stone Cates and Robin Scorpio.
[4] P&G did eventually replace the Labines the following year with writers Lloyd Gold and Christopher Dunn.
She discussed details about her aborted project, Union Place, and insights into her illustrious career.
[2] Captain Kangaroo Where the Heart Is Love of Life Ryan's Hope General Hospital One Life to Live Guiding Light 9 Wins 12 nominations National Academy Of New York Arts And Sciences Silver Circle Recipient Wins Nominations