‘Godfather of Black Entertainment’ Clarence Avant Dies at 92

Clarence Avant attends the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland on Oct. 30, 2021. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Clarence Avant, known as the “godfather of black entertainment,” has died, his family confirmed Monday. He was 92.

A statement provided by his family including son-in-law Ted Sarandos, the Netflix Co-CEO, announced Mr. Avant’s passing “with a heavy heart,” and said he had “passed away gently” at his Los Angeles home Sunday.