Major Hollywood power broker Bernie Brillstein has passed away at the age of 77 from a heart attack. He passed away in a Los Angeles hospital according to his company.

Brillstein died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Thursday night at a Los Angeles hospital, according to information provided Friday by Brillstein Entertainment Partners.

Starting in the mail room of the William Morris talent agency in 1956, Brillstein moved up to become a Hollywood power broker famous for putting together TV and movie deals, often starring talent he represented and with himself as executive producer.

Brillstein’s company produced such popular shows as The Sopranos, The Larry Sanders Show, and Alf.

He is survived by his wife Carrie Brillstein and his children Leigh, Kate, Michael Brillstein and David, Nick Koskoff.

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