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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brian Avnet, Longtime Artist Manager and Music Executive, Dies at 82
Brian Avnet, the respected personal manager and music executive who discovered Josh Groban, collaborated with David Foster and helped The Manhattan Transfer to great success, has died. He was 82. Avnet died May 14 at his home in Los Angeles after a years-long battle with Parkinson's disease, a publicist announced. More from The Hollywood Reporter Ed Gale, 'Chucky' and 'Howard the Duck' Actor, Dies at 61 Shaboozey Defends Megan Moroney Amid AMAs Backlash: "Let's Not Twist the Message" Judge Quickly Rejects Mistrial Request at Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial The Baltimore native also worked closely with the likes of Johnny Mandel, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Cyndi Lauper, Take 6, Jean-Luc Ponty, Eric Benét and Joshua Ledet. Avnet began working with The Manhattan Transfer in 1979, and two years later the vocal group became the first to win Grammys in the pop and jazz categories in the same year, earning trophies for 'The Boy From New York City' and 'Until I Met You (Corner Pocket).' 'Brian was an excellent manager and like a brother to me,' Manhattan Transfer founding member Alan Paul said in a statement. 'He was savvy, honest, funny and gifted with a heart of gold. I never met anyone personally or in business who didn't like him.' Added fellow founding member Janis Siegel: 'Brian got into the rough and tumble with us as we all negotiated the ups and downs of the music business. He was fiercely loyal, passionate about his opinions, smart and kind.' With composer and producer Foster, Avnet teamed on recording projects for Whitney Houston, Céline Dion, Toni Braxton, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Faith Hill, Brandy, En Vogue, Olivia Newton-John, the Bee Gees, Michael Bolton, All-4-One, Julio Iglesias and Smokey Robinson. Avnet discovered Groban through vocal coach Seth Riggs, who helped develop his career and became his manager. And in 1995, when Foster launched 143 Records at Warner Bros., he appointed Avnet to lead the label. The roster included Groban, Michael Bublé, The Corrs and Beth Hart. Avnet was born in Baltimore on July 16, 1942. His father, Duke, practiced law in the area for 54 years and was blacklisted during the McCarthy era for his defense of actor-singer Paul Robeson. His mother, Beatrice, was a social worker. At 15, Avnet landed a job at the newly opened Painters Mill Music Fair in Owings Mills, Maryland, and he would become the venue's youngest-ever manager. He also assisted Lee Guber at the Westbury Music Fair on Long Island. A graduate of Gettysburg College, Avnet completed an internship with Princeton's theatrical department. He worked in summer stock, shared a New York apartment with Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight and went on to produce A Streetcar Named Desire, starring Voight, at the Studio Arena Theatre in Buffalo, New York. Avnet also collaborated with Bette Midler, starting when she was playing bathhouses in New York before becoming a Broadway sensation in the 1970s. He served as G.M. for her 19-show run at the Palace Theatre in New York in December 1973, for which she won a special Tony Award 'for adding lustre to the Broadway season.' In 1974, Avnet moved to Los Angeles to work with Lou Adler on the production of The Rocky Horror Show at The Roxy, and the success of that nine-month run led to the 1975 film adaptation. He also produced an L.A. stage production of Tommy and managed Jesus Christ Superstar at the Universal Amphitheatre, where he oversaw its first season. Avnet, who in 2017 was named Manager of the Year by Pollstar and inducted into the Personal Managers Hall of Fame, never signed a contract with any of his artists. 'It was a long career, and he was beloved. His word was his bond. And that's rare in the entertainment industry,' said his wife of 26 years, Marcia. Survivors also include his brother, Richard, and his nephew, Evan. A private memorial service will be held in L.A. in September. Donations in his memory can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Howard the Duck' actor Ed Gale known for playing 'Chucky' passes away aged 61
Actor Ed Gale, who was well known for playing the role of the famous horror character Chucky in the film 'Child's Play', left for his heavenly abode at the age of 61. The actor passed away on May 27, as confirmed by his niece. 'Chucky' and 'Howard The Duck' actor Ed Gale passes away Ed Gale passed away on May 27 recently as confirmed by an online social media post made by the actor's niece, Kayse Gale. In her post she shared that 'It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle, Ede, who has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife.' She penned down a heartfelt letter online to pay tribute to her uncle. She continued in the letter, sharing that 'Over the course of his career he appeared in over 130 movies, TV shows, and commercials. With this wide-ranging body of work, he leaves behind a legacy full of questionable lighting and amazing one-liners.' She also talked about all the things that her uncle used to love, including '7-Eleven hotdogs with disgusting amounts of ketchup' and 'reminiscing about his glory days DJing at the Plainwell roller rink'. Complications with health According to a report from NBC, the actor had been admitted to the hospital a few days prior to his untimely demise. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Neuropathie & Zenuwpijn? Doe dit voor snelle verlichting (Bekijk nu!) NerveSerenity Undo His representative Cindy Osbrink had also shared that afterwards, the actor was finally shifted to a hospice care facility where he lived out his final days in Los Angeles. She also shared that a close friend of Gale had travelled all the way to Los Angeles in order to meet with him one last time. She also added that 'I think he was waiting for the friend.' More about Ed Gale's legacy Ed Gale leaves behind a long legacy of over 130+ films where the actor features in all kinds of unique and diverse roles. Gale was mostly well known for his role as Chucky in 'Child's Play', 'Howard the Duck', 'Spaceballs', and 'Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
NZ Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Chucky actor Ed Gale dies at 61 under investigation for sex offences
Ed Gale was under investigation for alleged child sex solicitation. Photo / Getty Images United States actor Ed Gale has died suddenly, aged 61. The actor – best known for portraying murderous doll Chucky in the Child's Play horror franchise, died while under investigation for alleged attempts to solicit sex from minors, it emerged on Wednesday. His family said in a statement: 'It
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Chucky actor Ed Gale dead at 61
Ed Gale, the actor best known for portraying horror icon Chucky, has died. He was 61. The actor's niece, Kayse Gale, confirmed the death of her famous uncle with Fox News Digital. 'It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle, Ed Gale,' she wrote in a heartfelt tribute on Facebook. 'Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife.' Gale rose to fame in 1988 as he played the terrifying doll in the movie Child's Play. He reprised his role in the 1990 sequel. His niece shared more of her uncle's backstory, including how he started his acting career with humble beginnings. 'Ed hitched a ride to California when he was twenty years old, with $41 and a dream, and he never looked back,' she wrote. 'He lit up the silver screens in cult classic films like Howard the Duck and Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town, earning himself some serious street cred at every con he attended. Which he never stopped bragging about. Ever.' She pointed out that the actor left behind a 'legacy full of questionable lighting and amazing one-liners,' as Gale appeared in more than 130 movies, television shows and commercials. Although he booked numerous gigs in Hollywood, Kayse shared that his favourite role was uncle. 'Ed's favourite role was that of the 'fun uncle'. His love language was sharing his love of the entertainment industry and the magic of Hollywood with his nieces.' Kayse additionally shared that the actor's favourite food was hot dogs, and he 'enjoyed reminiscing about his glory days DJing at the Plainwell roller rink'. 'He delighted in the slow build up of telling a good story… He had one hell of a laugh, and he will be missed.' She concluded her heartfelt tribute with 'Rest in love' and noted that funeral arrangements are pending. Born in 1963, Gale was raised in Plainwell, Michigan. At 20 years old, he left his hometown to pursue his acting dreams in Hollywood. While Gale's best known for his role in Child's Play, he also played the iconic doll in Child's Play 2 and Bride of Chucky. His other film credits include the 1986 cult classic, Howard the Duck, the baby dinosaur Tasha in 1991's Land of the Lost and he voiced the character The Mole in the 2000 movie The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle. Gale's other screen credits include Spaceballs, Baywatch, 3rd Rock From the Sun, My Name is Earl and Friday the 13th: The Series.
Fox News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'Chucky' actor Ed Gale dead at 61
Ed Gale, the actor best known for portraying horror icon "Chucky," has died. He was 61. The actor's niece, Kayse Gale, confirmed the death of her famous uncle with Fox News Digital. "It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle, Official: Ed Gale, Actor - retired, Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife," she wrote in a heartfelt tribute on Facebook. Gale rose to fame in 1988 as he played the terrifying doll in the movie "Child's Play." He reprized his role in the 1990 sequel. His niece shared more of her uncle's backstory, including how he started his acting career with humble beginnings. "Ed hitched a ride to California when he was twenty years old, with $41 and a dream, and he never looked back," she wrote. "He lit up the silver screens in cult classic films like Howard the Duck and Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town, earning himself some serious street cred at every con he attended. Which he never stopped bragging about. Ever." She pointed out that the actor left behind a "legacy full of questionable lighting and amazing one-liners," as Gale appeared in more than 130 movies, television shows and commercials. Although he booked numerous gigs in Hollywood, Kayse shared that his favorite role was uncle. "Ed's favorite role was that of the 'fun uncle.' His love language was sharing his love of the entertainment industry and the magic of Hollywood with his nieces." Kayse additionally shared that the actor's favorite food was hot dogs, and he "enjoyed reminiscing about his glory days DJing at the Plainwell roller rink." "He delighted in the slow build up of telling a good story… He had one hell of a laugh, and he will be missed." She concluded her heartfelt tribute with "Rest in love" and noted that funeral arrangements are pending. Born in 1963, Gale was raised in Plainwell, Michigan. At 20 years old, he left his hometown to pursue his acting dreams in Hollywood. While Gale's best known for his role in "Child's Play," he also played the iconic doll in "Child's Play 2" and "Bride of Chucky." His other film credits include the 1986 cult classic, "Howard the Duck," the baby dinosaur Tasha in 1991's "Land of the Lost" and he voiced the character The Mole in the 2000 movie "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle." Gale's other screen credits include "Spaceballs," "Baywatch," "3rd Rock From the Sun," "My Name is Earl" and "Friday the 13th: The Series."
