From The Hollywood Reporter · McKinley Franklin · · 40s
Gene Schwam Dies at 96
Hollywood publicist Gene Schwam, known for working with Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, and Julie Andrews, dies at 96.
In brief
Hollywood publicist Gene Schwam, known for working with Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, and Julie Andrews, dies at 96. Gene Schwam, veteran Hollywood publicist who worked with Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, and Julie Andrews, dies at 96. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Gene Schwam
Gene Schwam, the veteran Hollywood publicist who worked with the likes of Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, and Julie Andrews, has died. He was 96.
Died Friday
Schwam died Friday in Los Angeles following a brief illness.
Founded Agency
In 1954, he was working with fellow publicist Stanley Cowan making $35 per week, when he decided to leave the company and found his own agency.
What it means
Gene Schwam, veteran Hollywood publicist who worked with Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, and Julie Andrews, dies at 96.
