# Gene Schwam Dies at 96

> Hollywood publicist Gene Schwam, known for working with Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, and Julie Andrews, dies at 96.
- Title: Gene Schwam Dies at 96 · The Hollywood Reporter | Shortify
- Summary: Hollywood publicist Gene Schwam, known for working with Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, and Julie Andrews, dies at 96. Gene Schwam, veteran Hollywood publicist…
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- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gene-schwam-dead-publicist-elvis-judy-garland-julie-andrews-1236734445
- Author: McKinley Franklin
- Published: 2026-10-17T23:35:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gene schwam, elvis presley, judy garland, julie andrews, hollywood publicist, los angeles
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Gene Schwam, veteran Hollywood publicist who worked with Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, and Julie Andrews, dies at 96.