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  1. 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 ...

  2. Aug 14, 2023 · They had two children: Music producer-manager Alexander Devore and Nicole Avant, the former U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas and, along with Sarandos, a major fundraiser for Obama.

  3. Aug 14, 2023 · Variety. 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 ...

  4. 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.

  5. Aug 14, 2023 · Avant is survived by his son, Alex Avant, and daughter, Nicole Avant — film producer and former U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas — and her husband, Netflix co-chief executive and chief content...

  6. Aug 15, 2023 · Clarence Avant, a shrewd and savvy music manager, record executive and show-business dealmaker who acquired a reputation as “The Black Godfather” while championing the careers of musicians ...

  7. Aug 14, 2023 · Clarence Avant, the beloved recording industry insider whose work as an executive, label owner, dealmaker and mentor earned him the nickname the “Godfather of Black Music,” has died. He was...

  8. Aug 14, 2023 · Clarence Avant, legendary music executive and film producer, has died. He was 92. Avant, who was hailed as godfather of Black entertainment, died at his home in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday...

  9. Aug 14, 2023 · Clarence Avant, the beloved music executive who came to be known as "The Black Godfather," has died at the age of 92, his family confirmed to ABC News. "It is with a heavy heart that the Avant ...

  10. Aug 14, 2023 · 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.