Jeffrey Ballard, Hollywood Publicist dies of cancer at age 64

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Jeffrey Ballard, a veteran Hollywood publicist who worked with some of Hollywood's top talent has died after a long battle with cancer.He was 64.Ballard worked with stars such as Paula Abdul,  Johnny Depp, Rob Lowe Zac Efron, Martin Sheen and Charlie Sheen over his four-decade career.He founded Jeff Ballard Public Relations in 1982, and was a staple on red carpets where he accompanied his clients at movie premieres and awards shows.

The in-demand publicist remained involved with the company until his death, working with two dozen active clients. Grammy winner Paula Abdul wrote ' There are no words to describe the very special friendship that Jeff and I have had over the last 4 decades.

We were teenagers when we met and forged a mutual admiration as people and professionals that lasted from my Laker Girls days to present day.' Jeffrey Ballard dead at 64: Hollywood publicist passes away after battle with cancer as A-List stars including Martin Sheen pay tribute Hanging with the stars: Jeffrey is pictured above with Zac Efron We worked together, played together and knew we were always there for each other.

The word love hardly describes my feelings for Jeff and the compassion I've had for all he has soldiered through, but I truly loved him so much.