Influential music producer Richard Perry has died at the age of 82 following a cardiac arrest on Christmas Eve.
Coming to prominence in the 1960s, Perry was known for his work with artists including The Pointer Sisters, Rod Stewart, Barbra Streisand and Carly Simon - including the latter's 'You're So Vain'.
According to close friend Daphna Kastner, Perry, who was believed to be suffering from Parkinson's Disease in recent years, suffered a cardiac arrest and died at a Los Angeles in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
"He was generous, fun, sweet and made the world a better place," she said. "The world is a little less sweeter without him here. But it's a little bit sweeter in heaven."
Perry, who was in a relationship with Jane Fonda from 2009 to 2017, had no children and is survived by younger brothers Roger, Fred and Andrew.
Neil Wilkes
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