Music titan behind Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow dies at 94

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23 Jun 2026 • 1:47 AM MYT
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Music titan behind Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow dies at 94

  • Music producing legend Clive Davis, known for launching the careers of stars like Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow, passed away Monday at his Manhattan home at the age of 94.
  • Davis had recently been discharged from the hospital after being treated for respiratory issues, though his cause of death has not yet been released.
  • Throughout his six-decade career, Davis headed major labels including Columbia, Arista and J Records, signing and developing artists such as Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen and Janis Joplin.
  • Barry Manilow expressed his grief, highlighting their 50-year working relationship, which he described as "family."
  • Davis was a five-time Grammy Award winner and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. He is survived by his four children and eight grandchildren.

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