Clarence Avant, the entertainment executive affectionately known as the “Black Godfather” of music, died on Sunday, his family confirmed. He was 92.
A statement released Monday by his children announced Avant’s death “with a heavy heart.” It added that he “passed away gently at home in Los Angeles on Sunday,” though no cause of death was disclosed.
. “Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea of friends and associates that have changed the world and will continue to change the world for generations to come. The joy of his legacy eases the sorrow of our loss.”Jacqueline “Jackie” Avant Avant’s towering achievements in the entertainment business began with his early forays managing singers in the 1950s, including the likes of Little Willie John. He moved to Los Angeles the following decade and set up his own music label, Sussex Records, where he signed the likes of Bill Withers and others.
. Obama, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris, paid tribute to Avant in a video as he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021. He earlier received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was honored with the Industry Icon Award at the Grammys in 2019.
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