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First reported by Variety
John McClain, Co-Executor Who Revived Michael Jackson's Estate, Dies at 71

John McClain, Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor, Dies at 71 After Fall Complications

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Ethan Millman

3d ago· 2 min readenNews

Summary

John McClain, the music executive and co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate for over a decade, has died at age 71 due to complications from a fall. A Los Angeles native, McClain began his career as a music director and session musician, working with artists like Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, and Lionel Richie. He worked closely with the Jackson family since the 1980s and was described by fellow executor John Branca as "one of the great innovators in the world of music and music marketing."

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McClain died Tuesday following complications from a fall, representatives for the executive said, adding that he was 'surrounded by loving friends and his nephew Warner Wright.'
One of the great innovators in the world of music and music marketing, John was a visionary,
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"One of the great innovators in the world of music and music marketing, John was a visionary," said fellow Jackson estate executor John Branca.

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