She was 81, and they were married for 54 years.
A 2019 Netflix feature,The Black Godfather,depicted his story and was directed by Reginald Hudlin.
He also guided the career of musicians-turned-producers and executives Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
Clarence Avant in ‘The Black Godfather’Netflix
In addition to music, he had an influential career in sports, politics and entertainment.
He demanded the world make room, and he paved the way for the rest of us.
Bill and Hillary Clinton said is a statement: He brought artists and their music to millions of people.
He also used his success to open doors of opportunity to new generations of entrepreneurs and promoters.
He was skillful, savvy, warm and wise.
We just loved him.
He went on to work for Venture Records and, two years later, founded Sussex Records.
During that decade, he also was a consultant to MGM and ABC.
City News Service contributed to this report.
