Marty Erlichman, Barbra Streisand's longtime manager, dies at 97

Marty Erlichman, the entertainment manager who discovered Barbra Streisand and guided her career for more than six decades, died on October 31 at age 97, according to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.

Erlichman helped transform Streisand from a New York nightclub singer into an international star, overseeing the business aspects of her career including recording, theater, film, television, licensing, and concert agreements, as reported by Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.

He executive produced several of Streisand's concert appearances and tours, including her 2000 Millennium Concert, the 2006-2007 world tour, and the 1994 HBO special 'Barbra: The Concert,' which earned him an Emmy and a Peabody Award, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Beyond Streisand, Erlichman managed other clients such as the Irish folk group The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, boxer George Foreman, record producer Bob Crewe, 1960s pop group Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, and comedian Chevy Chase, Variety noted.

Streisand expressed deep gratitude for Erlichman's friendship, loyalty, and support, saying he was 'simply indestructible' and that he could never be replaced, as cited by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.

Erlichman's family described him as a 'giant of Hollywood' and a devoted father, husband, and grandfather, and said they feel his loss deeply while being proud of his life and impact, according to The Hollywood Reporter.