Howard Bragman, Crisis Management Expert And Hollywood Publicist, Passes Away At Age 66

According to a journal entry by his partner Mike Maimone, Howard Bragman, a longtime professional in entertainment public relations, passed away from leukemia. He was 66. The news, which was first shared through social media tributes late on Saturday, February 11, shocked the community of writers and public relations specialists who knew Bragman well from his many roles. For more than 40 years, Bragman worked in the PR industry. He co-founded the business BNC (Bragman Nyman Cafarelli), which later merged with PMK, and later founded Fifteen Minutes PR and LaBrea Media.

Howard Bragman
Howard Bragman; image credit- Variety

Howard Bragman’s Cause Of Death

His family announced Sunday that he passed away in Los Angeles on Saturday night. Only 10 days earlier, Bragman received a leukemia diagnosis, leading to his immediate hospitalization.

Howard Bragman’s Early Life

The son of Myrna (Wolin) and Leonard Bragman, Bragman was born on February 24, 1956, into a Jewish family and reared in Flint, Michigan. In 1978, he earned a B.A. from the University of Michigan in journalism and psychology. Later, Bragman admitted that the university’s welcoming culture and assistance from the LGBTQ+ Spectrum Center were key factors in his decision to come out.

Howard Bragman’s Career

Beginning in 2010, Bragman served as an ABC News news consultant. Additionally, he made several appearances in national and regional periodicals and newspapers, as well as on local and network news shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, Today, and Larry King Life. Bragman served as Camille Grammer’s publicist in an episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 2 and served as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 1.

Howard Bragman’s Net Worth

Howard Bragman has a $5 million net worth. In 1989, Bragman created Bragman Nyman Cafarelli (BNC) after working as a vice president in the Chicago and Los Angeles offices of Burson-Marsteller Public Relations. Interpublic Group, a holding company for advertising agencies, bought BNC in 2001. Fifteen Minutes is a strategic media and PR firm that Bragman founded in 2005. In 2018, Bragman established LaBrea.Media as a consultant, commentator, and content producer.

FAQs

1. What is the net worth of Howard Bragman?

Ans. $5 million

2. What is the age of Howard Bragman?

Ans. 66 years old

3. When is Howard Bragman’s birthday?

Ans. February 24, 1956

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