Marty Erlichman, longtime manager of Barbra Streisand, dies at age 97

Marty Erlichman, the talent manager who discovered singer Barbra Streisand at age 19 and managed her career for more than six decades, has died at the age of 97. The Hollywood Reporter reported that he died on Saturday of age-related causes, citing a statement from his representatives. The New York Times also reported his death at age 97. [1][2]

Erlichman's family issued a statement calling him a giant of Hollywood as well as a devoted father, husband, grandfather, and rock. Streisand stated that nothing can prepare a person for the reality of losing someone so dear, adding that she thought he would live forever, according to The Hollywood Reporter. [1]

Erlichman was an American manager in the entertainment industry best known for managing Streisand for over 60 years. Outside of management, he produced award-winning and record-setting motion pictures, concerts, record albums, and network and cable television programs. [4]