Clarence Avant, ‘The Black Godfather’ of Show Business, Dies at 92, Less Than Two Years After His Wife Jacqueline Was Gunned Down During Home Invasion
Clarence Avant, widely recognized as “The Black Godfather” of Black music and entertainment, has passed away at the age of 92. In a statement released to the media, his family confirmed that he died at his Los Angeles home on Aug. 13. His cause of death is unknown. “It is with a heavy heart that…