Michael Gerety, a former MGM executive and publicist for Julie Andrews, James Garner and others who also served as president of Newslink Corp, died January 13 in Los Angeles.
He was 82. A family friend confirmed the news to Deadline. Gerety joined MGM in 1965 as a regional advertising publicity representative, working in Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas.
He left MGM briefly to join Durwood Theaters as district manager as the chain began its national expansion, with Durwood ultimately becoming AMC.
Gerety returned to MGM a year later and transferred to Culver City studios in 1972, remaining there through the merger with United Artists.
Read more on deadline.com