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Film Publicist Leonard Morpurgo Dies at 93
25 Aug
Summary
- Morpurgo was a senior publicist for major studios like Universal and Columbia Pictures.
- He documented his international film career in his 2009 memoir "Of Kings and Queens and Movie Stars."
- Morpurgo was also an accomplished needlepoint artist whose work was recently exhibited.
Leonard Morpurgo, a veteran international film publicist, passed away on August 12th at the age of 93 due to cancer. Morpurgo had a prolific career, serving in senior positions at major studios including Universal Studios, Columbia Pictures, and Rogers & Cowan.
His work spanned publicity, marketing, and press relations across the globe. Before relocating to the United States, Morpurgo was the director of European publicity for Columbia Pictures. His extensive experiences in the film industry were later chronicled in his 2009 memoir, "Of Kings and Queens and Movie Stars."
Colleagues remember Morpurgo for his global perspective, intelligence, and passion for storytelling. Beyond his professional life, he was an accomplished needlepoint artist, with his final works being exhibited in a virtual-reality gallery. He is survived by his wife, Elena-Beth Kaye, twin sons, and grandchildren.
