Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly’s power agent Jay Kanter dies aged 97


Jay Kanter was one of the most influential agents in Hollywood (Picture: Reuters)

Jay Kanter, the power agent who represented Hollywood stars including Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando, has died aged 97.

Kanter was one of the leading players in Tinseltown, later becoming a producer on the likes of Star Wars and Thelma and Louise.

He died ‘peacefully’ yesterday at his home in Beverly Hills from natural causes, his son Adam Kanter confirmed to TMZ.

Kanter’s cause of death was ‘natural causes.’

More to follow.

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