At a glance
Veteran entertainment manager Marty Erlichman has died at the age of 97.1234
Erlichman was best known for discovering Barbra Streisand and directing her career.134
His professional relationship managing Streisand spanned more than six decades.134
Where sources agree
- Marty Erlichman died at age 974 of 4
- Erlichman managed Barbra Streisand for over 60 years3 of 4
- Erlichman discovered Barbra Streisand3 of 4
Where sources differ
At what age did Erlichman discover Barbra Streisand?
Deadline reported that Streisand was 18 years old when Erlichman first saw her perform.1
The Hollywood Reporter stated that Erlichman discovered Streisand when she was 19 years old.4
Who covered this
4 National
Sources
- 1DeadlineMarty Erlichman Dies: Barbra Streisand’s Longtime Manager Was 97 ↗
- 2BillboardMarty Erlichman, Barbra Streisand’s Longtime Manager, Dies at 97 ↗
- 3VarietyMarty Erlichman, Longtime Manager for Barbra Streisand, Dies at 97 ↗
- 4The Hollywood ReporterMarty Erlichman, Barbra Streisand’s Longtime Manager, Dies at 97 ↗
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