From The Hollywood Reporter · Ethan Millman · · 50s
Gerry Griffith Dies at 87
Music executive who discovered Whitney Houston dies after five-year dementia battle.
In brief
Music executive who discovered Whitney Houston dies after five-year dementia battle. Gerry Griffith, music executive who discovered Whitney Houston, died at 87 after five years with dementia. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Gerry Griffith
Gerry Griffith, the music executive who discovered Whitney Houston while serving as vice president of A&R at Arista Records, died Nov. 5 after a five-year battle with dementia, his family announced. He was 87.
Whitney Houston
He first saw Houston perform in New York and brought her to Clive Davis, who signed her to a record deal in 1983.
Career Highlights
Houston rose to global superstardom with generational hits including 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)', 'I Will Always Love You', and 'Greatest Love of All'.
In short
Gerry Griffith, music executive who discovered Whitney Houston, died at 87 after five years with dementia.
