Who Is Mirtha Jung, George Jung’s Ex-wife?

Mirtha Jung is the ex-wife of George Jung, the notorious former drug smuggler. She was born on 3rd December 1952 and is a Cuban American poet, entrepreneur, and writer.

Though there was a 10-year age gap between them, Mirtha and Geoge Jung connected very well and made their marriage last for about seven years. During that time, she got involved in drugs and, according to some reports, actually became a drug addict.

Mirtha was not a known figure throughout her marriage to George Jung. However, she was launched into the limelight when a movie on her ex-husband’s life called Blow was released in 2001. There was a lot of public interest in who Mirtha was and how she came to become the wife of one of the major figures in the cocaine trade in the United States in the 1970s.

How Old is Mirtha Jung?

Mirtha Jung is 71 years old at the moment. She was born on the 3rd day of December 1952. Information about the exact town or city where the woman was born is not available. However, we know that she was born in Cuba and grew up there with her family.

Details about the identity of Mirtha’s parents remain unavailable at the moment. It is not clear who they were or what they did for a living. We, however, do know that her maiden name is actually Mirtha Calderon, meaning that either her mother or father’s name is Calderon, due to Spanish naming customs.

Also, details about whether or not she had any siblings with whom she grew up in Cuba are not available. The dearth of information about her early years and family members is because Mirtha has not bothered to grant interviews about herself or reveal information about her life to the media. Most of the things known about her are what happened in her later years following her marriage to George Jung.

Mirtha Jung First Met George Jung at a Wedding

As we have mentioned, Mirtha Jung was married to George Jung, a very notorious American drug trafficker and smuggler who was nicknamed Boston George and El Americano. George ran a huge drug trafficking network and was a major figure in the cocaine trade in the United States in the 1970s and early 1980s. With his partner, he managed to smuggle lots of cocaine into the United States for the Colombian Medellín Cartel before his eventual arrest and incarceration.

However, drug trafficking was not the only thing George Jung did with his life. Despite his notorious exploits as a drug baron, George was also a lover of women. He later fell in love with Mirtha Jung and eventually married her. Because of the dearth of information about her early days, it is not clear how Mirtha got to America, but she and George met in the United States.

According to details gleaned from Blow, the biographical movie about her herself and her husband, we know that Mirtha Jung and George Jung first met each other at the wedding ceremony of a mutual friend called Derek Foreal, a marijuana dealer in the United States. At the time, Mirtha was actually dating someone else and was even engaged to him. However, she took interest in George Jung when he approached her.

At the wedding, Mirtha and George, who were both guests, got talking and realized that they had some things in common. They got in touch after the wedding and became more fond of each other. Soon after this, Mirtha, who was fascinated by George’s charisma, ended her engagement with her other lover and began dating George.

Mirtha Got Married to George Jung at Age 25

According to some reports, Mirtha Jung and George Jung dated for about one year before they decided to get married. The couple eventually tied the knot in 1977. Details about where and how the marriage took place are not clear. Also, it is not clear if family members attended or if it was only friends and business associates who came.

At the time of their marriage in 1977, Mirtha was about 25 years old while George, who happened to be 10 years older than her, was 35 years old. In spite of the huge age gap between them, the couple bonded very well and vowed to make their marriage work.

They Had A Daughter Together

The marriage between Mirtha Jung and her husband George was fruitful as it produced a child. About a year after the wedding, the couple welcomed a daughter on August 1, 1978. They named the girl Kristina Sunshine Jung. Their daughter is 45 years old at the moment.

The couple never had another child before their marriage collapsed. It is not clear if having one baby was their decision of whether they tried and failed to have another. However, they raised their child together for a while before things fell apart for the family.

Their Marriage Crashed After 7 Years

At first, things were rosy for Mirtha and George Jung and the couple remained married for about 7 years. During that time, George, who quit drug trafficking briefly, became very fond of his wife and daughter and showered Kristina Sunshine with a lot of goodies and attention.

However, things soon went haywire when George went back to drugs and was targeted by the FBI. He then became a fugitive. His bank account was also frozen. Soon, Mirtha and George started to get into fights and it was clear that their union was headed for a crash. Eventually, Mirtha filed for divorce in 1984, about seven years after their marriage. Mirtha took full custody of their daughter after the divorce.

Mirtha Jung Went To Jail For Drug Possession

According to some reports, Mirtha Jung was influenced by her husband and got involved in some of his criminal acts. She was said to have been instrumental in some of his crimes. She was also reportedly part of a huge drug cartel that smuggled drugs from Colombia to the US.

Mirtha was also addicted to drugs and consumed large doses. Even when she was pregnant with her daughter Kristina Sunshine, she continued taking cocaine against the advice of doctors. After her daughter was born, she went on taking drugs. Soon, she was found out by the law and was arrested for drug possession.

She Became Clean For Her Daughter’s Sake

After she was arrested for drug possession, Mirtha Jung was sentenced to three years in prison. It was while she was in jail that her life changed. She decided to change her life, get rid of drugs and become clean for the sake of her daughter. It was not easy at first, but she eventually was able to overcome her drug addiction.

Mirtha was released from jail in 1981 and returned to her family. Her daughter was three years old at the time. With her release from jail, Mirtha was determined to keep her daughter as far away from the influences of drugs as possible. So, when her husband, who had quit drug trafficking at the time, went back to drug smuggling, this did not go down well with her. It soon led to their split after they got involved in frequent bouts.

Did Mirtha Jung Remarry?

After their divorce, George Jung went on to marry another woman called Ronda Clay Spinello. It is not clear if Mirtha married another man or remained single. However, from different accounts, we know that she never returned to drugs.

What is Mirtha Jung’s Net Worth?

There are varying reports about Mirtha Jung’s net worth in the media. While some sources have it that she is worth up to one million dollars, others say her net worth stands at some hundreds of thousands. However, during their drug smuggling days, Mirtha
and her husband reportedly made not less than $5 million on a daily basis and garnered more than $100 million over the years.

Is Mirtha Jung Still Alive?

Mirtha Jung is still alive. Through conscious effort, she has gradually changed her lifestyle, putting her drug addiction behind her and successfully dealing with all the issues accompanying the recovery process. However, information about her whereabouts is currently unavailable as she presently maintains a low key life. She made her last public appearance in 2001 after the release of Blow. She had granted the Texas newspaper an interview at the time.

Quick Facts

Nationality	Believed to be Cuban-American
Relationship with George Jung	Married in 1977; divorced in 1984
Children	Kristina Sunshine Jung (daughter)
Notable Association	Known primarily for her marriage to George Jung
Representation in Media	Portrayed in the film “Blow” (2001)
Personal Life	Reportedly involved in drug use and smuggling during her marriage to George Jung. Became sober in the 1980s.

FAQs

Who is Mirtha Jung?

Mirtha Jung is the ex-wife of George Jung, the notorious former drug smuggler. She was born on 3rd December 1952 and is currently 71 years old. Mirtha is a Cuban American poet, entrepreneur, and writer.

Is Mirtha Jung Still Married?

It is not known of Mirtha is married or single at the moment. Her marriage to George Jung lasted for seven years before she filed for divorce in 1984. After their divorce, George Jung went on to marry another woman called Ronda Clay Spinello, but it is not clear if Mirtha married another man or remained single.

Does Mirtha Jung Have Children?

Mirtha Jung has one child, a daughter named Kristina Sunshine Jung, whom she had with her ex-husband, George Jung on August 1, 1978. Kristina is 45 years old at the moment.

Where is Mirtha Jung Now?

Information about Mirth Jung’s whereabouts is currently unavailable as she presently maintains a low key life. She made her last public appearance in 2001 after the release of Blow. She had granted the Texas newspaper an interview at the time.

Is George Jung still alive?

George Jung is no longer alive. He died of liver and kidney failure on May 5, 2021, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States.