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Hollywood press agent Dick Guttman dies at age 93

The veteran publicist represented hundreds of major industry figures across seven decades, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The short version

  • Dick Guttman, a veteran Hollywood publicist whose career spanned more than 70 years, died Saturday at age 93 in Los Altos, California.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • His firm, Guttman Associates Public Relations, announced the death of the longtime press agent.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Over his career, Guttman represented prominent figures including Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, and Paul Newman, as well as landmark films like Bonnie and Clyde and Unforgiven.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Key facts

  • Dick Guttman passed away on Saturday at age 93 in Los Altos, California.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Guttman worked for more than 70 years in Hollywood, representing an estimated 700 clients including Audrey Hepburn, Gary Cooper, and Elizabeth Taylor.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • He co-founded the publicity firm Guttman & Pam in 1971 before later establishing Guttman Associates in the 1990s.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Beyond publicity, Guttman was an author and screenwriter whose credits included the 1963 film Back Door to Hell.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Sources

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