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Clarence Avant ‘Godfather of Black Music’ dies at 92

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Clarence Avant, known as the “Godfather of Black Music," has passed away at the age of 92, according to reports. His death comes 20 months after his wife was murdered at their Beverly Hills home.

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  1. WCNC

    The 'Godfather of Black Music,' Clarence Avant, has died at 92 (opens WCNC)

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    Avant’s achievements were both public and behind the scenes, as a name in the credits, or a name behind the names.

  2. Variety

    Clarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black Entertainment,’ Dies at 92 (opens Variety)

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    Clarence Avant, whose unofficial title of the “Black Godfather” spanned the worlds of music, sports, entertainment and politics, died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement fro…

  3. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Clarence Avant, music executive known as 'Godfather of Black Music,' dies at 92 (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    Clarence Avant, the music executive known as the "Godfather of Black Music," has died at the age of 92, according to his family.

  4. NBC Chicago

    Entertainment industry legend Clarence Avant, the ‘Black Godfather,' dies at 92 (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Entertainment industry legend Clarence Avant, known as ‘The Black Godfather,’ died Sunday at his Los Angeles home, according to a statement from his family.

  5. Rolling Stone

    Clarence Avant, Influential Music Exec Known as 'The Black Godfather,' Dead at 92 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Veteran label head lauded for his influence and guidance of careers of Quincy Jones, Pharrell Williams, Snoop Dogg, Whitney Houston, and others

  6. Los Angeles Times

    Clarence Avant, the 'Black Godfather' of the recording industry, dies at 92 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Clarence Avant was a behind-the-scenes titan of managing, deal making and problem solving across the full spectrum of Black entertainment.

  7. Forbes

    Clarence Avant—‘Godfather Of Black Entertainment’—Dead At 92: Here Are The Biggest Celebrity Deaths Of 2023 (opens Forbes)

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    Singers Sinead O'Connor and Tony Bennett and actors Lance Reddick and Raquel Welch are among the celebrities who have died in 2023.

  8. France 24

    Clarence Avant, 'Godfather of Black Music,' dies at 92 (opens France 24)

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    Clarence Avant, the entertainment executive who is counted among the music world's most impactful figures, died over the weekend, a statement from his family said Monday. He was 92 years old.

  9. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music’ and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies at 92 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Avant, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, according to a family statement released Monday morning.

  10. FOX 5 New York

    Clarence Avant ‘Godfather of Black Music’ dies at 92 (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    Clarence Avant, known as the “Godfather of Black Music," has passed away at the age of 92, according to reports. His death comes 20 months after his wife was murdered at their Beverly Hills home.

  11. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Clarence Avant, 'Black Godfather' of entertainment, and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Clarence Avant, the judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as the "Black Godfather" of music and beyond, has died. He was 92.

  12. The Boston Globe

    Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music’ and benefactor of athletes and politicians, has died (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Clarence Avant helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers, and many others. He died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, according to a family statement.

  13. Deadline

    Clarence Avant Dies: “Godfather Of Black Music” Was 92 (opens Deadline)

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    Clarence Avant, who was dubbed the “Godfather of Black” music and entertainment, has died aged 92, his family has confirmed. A statement provided by his family including son-in-law Ted …

  14. The Guardian

    Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black music’, dies aged 92 (opens The Guardian)

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    Producer and record executive was, according to Quincy Jones, the ‘silent architect of so many deals it would make your head spin’

  15. FOX 8 Cleveland

    ‘Godfather of Black Music’ dies at 92 (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    Clarence Avant, the judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as “The Godfat…

  16. ABC 7 Chicago

    Clarence Avant, trailblazing Black record executive, dies at 92 (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Clarence Avant, the trailblazing record executive known as 'The Black Godfather,' has died at age 92.

  17. Fox5 Atlanta

    Clarence Avant ‘Godfather of Black Music’ dies at 92: reports (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Clarence Avant, known as the “Godfather of Black Music," has passed away at the age of 92, according to reports. His death comes 20 months after his wife was murdered at their Beverly Hills home.

  18. CBS News

    Clarence Avant, record executive known as the "Godfather of Black Music," dies at age 92 (opens CBS News)

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    Clarence Avant was a manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others.

  19. Entertainment Weekly

    Clarence Avant, music executive known as the 'Black Godfather,' dies at 92 (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Clarence Avant, the influential music executive who guided the careers of Whitney Houston, Pharrell Williams, Snoop Dogg, and more, has died at 92.

  20. NBC Los Angeles

    Entertainment legend Clarence Avant, ‘The Black Godfather,' dies at 92 (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Entertainment industry legend Clarence Avant, known as ‘The Black Godfather,’ died Sunday at his Los Angeles home, according to a statement from his family.

  21. Fox News

    Clarence Avant, ‘The Black Godfather,’ dead at 92 (opens Fox News)

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    Clarence Avant, also known as the "The Black Godfather" passed away on Aug. 13 at the age of 92. He is remembered for his pioneer work within the music industry.

  22. People

    Clarence Avant, 'Godfather of Black Entertainment,' Remembered as a 'Visionary and a Transcendent Spirit' (opens People)

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    Clarence Avant, the legendary music and film producer nicknamed the "Godfather of Black Entertainment," died on Sunday at 92. Celebrities throughout Hollywood paid tribute to the influential executive.

  23. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    ‘Black Godfather’ of music dies at 92 (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    NEW YORK -- Clarence Avant, the judicious manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as the "Black Godfather" of music and beyond, has died. He was 92.

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