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      • Clarence Alexander Avant (February 25, 1931 – August 13, 2023) was a prominent American music executive and film producer.
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    Clarence Alexander Avant (February 25, 1931 – August 13, 2023) was a prominent American music executive and film producer. Originating from Climax, North Carolina, Avant began his professional journey in the 1950s, managing Teddy P's Lounge in Newark, New Jersey.

  4. www.nbcnews.com › news › nbcblkClarence Avant, the ‘Godfather of Black entertainment,’ dies ...

    Aug 14, 2023 · 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...

  5. www.npr.org › 2023/08/14 › 1193720263Clarence Avant, Godfather of Black music, has died at 92 : NPR

    Aug 14, 2023 · Avant's survivors include his daughter Nicole, a former U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas and film producer; Nicole's husband, Ted Sarandos; and son Alex Avant, who is a talent representative.

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  7. ew.com › music › clarence-avant-music-producer-knownClarence Avant dead: 'Black Godfather' of music was 92

    Aug 14, 2023 · Clarence Avant, the influential music executive often dubbed the "Black Godfather" of entertainment, has died. He was 92. The news was announced by his children Nicole and Alexander, and...

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  8. www.latimes.com › clarence-avant-obituary-deadClarence Avant, the ‘Black Godfather’ of the recording ...

    Aug 14, 2023 · A consummate deal closer whose power reached from Hollywood to the White House, Avant “passed away gently at home” on Sunday, according to a Monday statement to The Times from his children,...

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  9. www.usatoday.com › story › entertainmentClarence Avant dead: 'The Black Godfather' of music was 92

    Aug 14, 2023 · Clarence Avant, the executive and businessman known as "The Black Godfather" of music and entertainment, died Sunday at 92. Avant died at his Los Angeles home, his son Alex Avant, daughter Nicole...

  10. www.today.com › popculture › musicClarence Avant Dies At 92 - TODAY

    Aug 14, 2023 · 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...