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MJ Estate Co-Executor Dies After Illness
27 May
Summary
- John McClain, co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate, has died.
- He managed the estate, turning it into billions from debt.
- McClain produced hits for Michael Jackson and other artists.
John McClain, a significant music executive and co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate, died on Tuesday. He had reportedly been experiencing an illness for several years. McClain passed away in Malibu.
McClain played a crucial role in managing Michael Jackson's posthumous affairs alongside John Branca. Together, they steered the estate out of substantial debt, cultivating it into an empire reportedly valued in the billions.
Their initiatives included the "Michael" biopic, a Broadway musical, a Cirque du Soleil production, and the film "This Is It." McClain also contributed personally to posthumous hits like "Love Never Felt So Good."
Beyond the MJ estate, McClain had a distinguished career as an A&R executive at A&M Records. He was instrumental in producing hits for artists such as Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Ice Cube, and Dr. Dre.
