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Legendary Artist Manager Michael Lippman Passes Away at 79
12/30/2025
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- Artist manager Michael Lippman died at 79 on December 29 at his Santa Ynez home.
- He guided the careers of George Michael, Elton John, and Matchbox Twenty.
- Lippman helped Melissa Manchester earn Oscar nominations in 1980 and pushed George Michael toward global stardom after Faith.
- For two decades, he worked with his son Nick at Lippman Entertainment.
- He is survived by his wife Nancy, two sons, and several grandchildren.
