John McClain, Co-Executor of Michael Jackson Estate, Dies at 71
John McClain, a veteran music executive and co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate, has died at the age of 71. McClain played a significant role in managing the late pop star's legacy.
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Michael Jackson estate co-executor John McClain dies at 71
Veteran music executive and Michael Jackson estate co-executor John McClain passed away on May 26, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. He was 71. Following the news of his passing, the official Instagram handle of Michael Jackson shared a heartfelt tribute mourning McClain’s death and celebrating his long association with the late pop icon.
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John McClain, the veteran music executive who was co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate and helped engineer the financial recovery of the singer’s legacy and properties, has died, a rep for the estate confirms. He was 71. No cause of death was cited although sources say McClain had been ill for several years. Estate co-executor […]
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"One of the great innovators in the world of music and music marketing, John was a visionary," said fellow Jackson estate executor John Branca.
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Read full article →John McClain Dies: Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor & Veteran Music Exec Was 71
John McClain, the veteran music executive who served as a co-executor for the Michael Jackson estate, has died. He was 71. The former A&M and Interscope Records exec reportedly died of complications from a fall on Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to People, as his co-executor John Branca paid tribute. “I am profoundly grieved at […]
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Music business executive also was head of Black music at A&M and helped foster Janet Jackson's breakout success and played a pivotal role in Dr. Dre's career
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Read full article →John McClain, Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor & Veteran Music Exec, Dies at 71
The longtime executive helped launch Janet Jackson's career before co-helming Michael's estate since his 2009 death.
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Read full article →John McClain Hospitalized After Fall Before Death
John McClain, the co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate and a veteran music executive and producer, had been hospitalized for nearly a week after a fall at his Malibu home left him with a broken arm before he died Tuesday afternoon ... TMZ has…
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