Renowned Music Producer Richard Perry Dies at 82

Perry, celebrated for his work with Carly Simon, Barbra Streisand, and The Pointer Sisters, passed away from cardiac arrest on December 24 in Los Angeles.

Richard Perry, a legendary producer known for hits like Carly Simon's 'You're So Vain' and Harry Nilsson's 'Without You,' died at the age of 82 after suffering cardiac arrest.
Perry's career spanned decades, producing over 30 Top-20 Billboard hits and working with artists such as Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr, Diana Ross, and Rod Stewart.
He played a key role in shaping pop music of the 1970s and 1980s, with notable contributions to The Pointer Sisters' chart-topping hits and Rod Stewart's 'Great American Songbook' series.
Perry's work included collaborations with three Beatles on Ringo Starr's 1973 album 'Ringo,' marking a near-reunion of the iconic band post-breakup.
In 2015, Perry received a Grammy Trustees Award for lifetime achievement, cementing his legacy as a transformative figure in the music industry.