His death was confirmed to Deadline by his ex-wife, television director/producer Katy Garretson.
Early on, he founded and was President of the talent agency Camden Artists.
He was President of New World Pictures and Columbia Pictures Television.
Jonathan AxelrodCourtesy Katy Garretson
He was both SVP of Prime-Time Development and Vice-President of Drama at ABC.
In the later years of his career, Axelrod produced over two dozen movies for the Hallmark Channel.
He resided in the L.A. area thereafter, relocating to Palm Springs upon his retirement in 2015.
Prior to his last marriage to Garretson, Axelrod was married to actress Illeana Douglas and model/actress Shelley Smith.
His son, Samuel, lives in New Mexico with his wife and daughter.
His extended family members reside mainly in New York, where there will be a private memorial service.
