Agent Ed Limato, who repped Mel Gibson, Marlon Brando and more, dies at 73

Other clients for the Hollywood favorite included Denzel Washington, Richard Gere and Sharon Stone

By AP Staff Sunday, Jul 4, 2010 3:36 PM

Ed Limato

Credit: AP

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ed Limato, a longtime Hollywood agent known for overseeing the careers of actors like Marlon Brando, Denzel Washington and Richard Gere, has died. He was 73.

Limato died Saturday of lung disease at his home in Beverly Hills, according to Sarah Ceglarski of the William Morris Endeavor Entertainment agency.

Limato spent most of his 44-year career at William Morris and International Creative Management, boasting an A-list client roster that also included Kevin Costner, Billy Crystal, Mel Gibson and Sharon Stone.

For many years Limato also was known for hosting an A-list party the Friday night before the Academy Awards.

He is survived by his 99-year-old mother, Angelina; a brother, Paul; and a sister, Angela.

Related Searches: Ed Limato, Obituary

Next Article - Swiss officials approaching decision on Roman Polanski's extradition
Previous Article - Box Office: 'Twilight Saga: Eclipse' wraps up $69 million three-day weekend

Jonnybon

Good ol Marlon Brandon
July 4, 2010 at 4:12PM EST Reply to Comment
- dan Jonnybon - A favorite of mine as well... Fixed!
  July 4, 2010 at 4:23PM EST
Crow3711

Survived by his 99 year old mother. That's awfully sad. I feel really bad for her. Who wants to live so long you have to experience that?
July 5, 2010 at 2:35PM EST Reply to Comment