Entertainment · 22 June 2026
Music mogul Clive Davis dies aged 94
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He was one of the most influential music executives in history, shaping the careers of many iconic artists. His family confirmed he died at home in Manhattan, New York, after being in hospital with respiratory problems. Davis signed stars like Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, and led major labels including Columbia and Arista Records.
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