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Clive Davis, music titan behind Whitney Houston, dies at 94

Clive Davis died on June 22, 2026, at his New York City home. His representative stated he passed away peacefully from age-related illness. He was a lawyer and record executive who helped launch the careers of artists like Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys.

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  1. Music Executive Clive Davis Dies at 94 Following Age-Related Illness

    Clive Davis died on June 22, 2026, at his New York City home. His representative stated he passed away peacefully from age-related illness. He was a lawyer and record executive who helped launch the careers of artists like Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys.

    What's confirmed:

    • Clive Davis died on June 22, 2026, at age 94.
    • Davis passed away peacefully from age-related illness at his New York City home.
    • He served as president of Columbia Records from 1967 to 1973.
    • He founded Arista Records and served as its president from 1974 through 2000.
    • Davis won four Grammy Awards and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer in 2000.
    • He worked with artists including Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, and Carlos Santana.
    • From 2002 until April 2008, he was chair and CEO of BMG North America, J Records, and the RCA Music Group.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Davis was hospitalized for an upper respiratory infection weeks before his death.
    • Music stars gathered in New York City on Monday for his funeral.
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  2. Music Executive Clive Davis Dies at 94

    Clive Davis, a prominent music producer and recording executive, has died at age 94. He was known for signing and launching the careers of artists such as Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, and Carlos Santana. His professional legacy includes serving as the president of Columbia Records and founding Arista Records.

    What's confirmed:

    • Clive Davis died at the age of 94.
    • Davis signed and launched the careers of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, and Carlos Santana.
    • He served as the president of Columbia Records and founded Arista Records.
    • Diane Warren, Mariah Carey, and Alicia Keys have honored Davis following his death.
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