Music Mogul Clive Davis Dead at 94

Clive Davis — the legendary music mogul who helped launch the careers of icons like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Kelly Clarkson, and more — has passed away at the age of 94.

Clive died on Monday at his home in New York City, as reported by the New York Times.

The cause of death is unclear. Clive was hospitalized in New York last month after developing an upper respiratory infection. His spokesperson had mentioned that he was expected to make a quick recovery, and he was sent home from the hospital on June 4.

Clive spent decades shaping the sound of popular music from the executive suite, earning a reputation as one of the most influential record men in history and a kingmaker whose ear for talent changed the industry forever.

He was 94.