She was the wife of an American music legend – now she is dead, shot and killed in a robbery at their home in Beverly Hills…
Beverly Hills (Californian, USA) – Jacqueline Avant, wife of American music legend Clarence Avant, was shot and killed during a break-in at their home in Beverly Hills on Wednesday night.
Apart from the officials, a Netflix spokesperson also confirmed this. Explanation: Avant’s daughter Nicole is married to Netflix boss Ted Sarandos.
Police have laid siege to the Avants home in Beverly HillsPhoto: Valerie Macon/AFP
According to the officials responsible, the police received a call on Wednesday night, according to which gunshots were heard at the Avants property. Upon arrival, officials called an ambulance to take the 81-year-old to the nearest hospital. He died on the way to the hospital. It is not yet clear whether her husband was injured in the attack.
American singer Lionel Richie and Clarence Avant in Cleveland in October 2021Photo: Reuters
Clarence Avant, known as the “Godfather of Black Music”, was honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at just under six years old and was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame. For years, the music producer had campaigned for equality – albeit more in the background.
He is famous for collaborations with jazz musician Jimmy Smith, Argentine pianist Lalo Shiffrin and American singer Babyface. Former President Barack Obama once said that Avant has always been a great role model for him.
The couple had been married for 54 years. The as yet unidentified criminals – who had entered the house through a courtyard door – managed to escape before the police arrived.
