Andre Harrell, music executive who founded Uptown Records and discovered Sean Combs, has died. He was 59.«We can confirm the passing of Andre Harrell.
Everyone in the REVOLT family is devastated by the loss of our friend, mentor and Vice Chairman,» Roma Khanna, CEO of REVOLT Media & TV, owned by Combs, told ET in a statement. «Andre’s impact on Hip Hop, the culture and on all of us personally has been immeasurable and profound.
May he Rest In Peace.”The producer's ex-wife, Wendy Credle, said Harrell died late Thursday at his home in West Hollywood, California, from heart failure, per multiple reports.Harrell kicked off his career in the mid-'80s as hip-hop and rap was growing.
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