Howard Bragman, veteran Hollywood publicist and LGBTQ activist, dies after battle with leukemia

Monday, February 13, 2023
Howard Bragman, legendary Hollywood publicist and LGBTQ activist, has died after a short battle with leukemia. He was 66.

Bragman worked in entertainment public relations for more than 40 years and founded the firm BNC.
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His list of clients included Cameron Diaz, Stevie Wonder, Anna Kendrick and Terrence Howard, among others.

Bragman was a staunch advocate of LGBTQ causes. In 2021, he contributed $1 million to establish the Howard Bragman Coming Out Fund at the University of Michigan, his alma mater.
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His boyfriend Mike Maimone shared a message and said he passed away Saturday night in his sleep.

"The enormity of our shared loss can't be overstated - Howard was a constant in so many of our lives and the brightest star in his wide constellation of friends and family."



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