Aida Takla-O’Reilly, a former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and the HFPA’s longest-serving member dating back all the way to 1956, has died. She was 90.
Takla-O’Reilly died on Sunday in Los Angeles. No cause of death was provided.
Takla-O’Reilly was an Egyptian journalist who covered the entertainment industry for publications such as Nisf El Dunia and Al-Ahram and served as president of the Golden Globes organization for four years, serving from 1994-1996 and again from 2011-2013.
“She was a great listener, never judged, and always fought for the underdog. She was fearless and inspired others to be fearless – and to become leaders.