Clarence Avant, a legendary music executive and producer of great music, was killed by burglars during a house invasion in an exclusive Los Angeles neighbourhood.
Beverly Hills police responded to a 911 call that claimed someone was being shot to death. They were sent to Trousdale estates in Beverly Hills at 2.30am Tuesday night.
Avant’s spouse of 54 years Jacqueline Avant died before the police arrived.
She was 81.
TMZ was told by a family source that Avant’s wife was hit and killed when robbers entered Trousdale Estates house.
Avant (90) was at home at the moment, however, it is not clear if he sustained injuries in the attack.
He was accompanied by his wife, a legendary music executive, when he was inducted into Rock and Hall of Fame.
Nicole Avant is the daughter of Ted Sarandos, Netflix CEO.
Clarence Avant, a legendary music executive and producer of the Beatles, was killed in an attack on his home in Los Angeles. Pictured with Avant and Lionel Richie during the Rock and Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.
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