John McClain, Co-Executor of Michael Jackson Estate, Dies at 71
John McClain, co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate, has passed away at the age of 71 due to complications from a fall. He played a significant role in the music industry, particularly in developing Janet Jackson's career and managing Michael Jackson's legacy. His contributions to music and his friendship with Jackson were widely recognized by colleagues and friends.
- ▪John McClain died at the age of 71 following complications from a fall.
- ▪He served as co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate for over a decade.
- ▪McClain was instrumental in developing Janet Jackson into a superstar and played a key role in signing Dr. Dre.
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John McClain Lester Cohen/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment John McClain, the music executive who served as co-executor of Michael Jackson‘s estate for over a decade, has died. He was 71. McClain died Tuesday following complications from a fall, representatives for the executive said, adding that he was “surrounded by loving friends and his nephew Warner Wright.” A Los Angeles native, McClain worked closely with the Jackson family since the 1980s, after getting his start in the business as a music director and session musician, with credits on records for the likes of Gladys Knight,…
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