Renowned Music Agent and Oscar Party Host Norby Walters Dies at 91

Walters, known for his annual 'Night of 100 Stars' Oscar party and a weekly poker game for Hollywood stars, leaves a legacy in the music and entertainment industry.

• Norby Walters, a renowned music agent and host of the annual 'Night of 100 Stars' Oscar party, died on December 10 at the age of 91.
• Walters started his career in 1952, booking jazz artists into his father's bar, and later owned a string of nightclubs in New York City.
• In 1968, he launched the music agency Norby Walters Associates, representing a wide range of artists from Marvin Gaye to Michael Jackson.
• Walters was also known for hosting a weekly low-stakes poker game at his West Hollywood condo, attended by many Hollywood stars.
• He is survived by his three sons, Steven, Richard, and Gary Michael Walters.

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