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Andrew Karpen Dies: Bleecker Street Media Founder And CEO Was 59


Andrew Karpen Dead: Bleecker Street Media Founder/CEO Was 59

Bleecker Street Media founder and CEO Andrew Karpen has died at age 59 from glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer that upended his life in January, 2024. It went against his penchant for spurning the spotlight, but Andrew and Pam’s revelations helped raise a significant sum for a worthy cause and a doctor who prolonged his life and gave him precious time. We bonded quickly over three things: a passion for independent theatrical film and all the challenges that come with toiling in that space; being able to be part of Hollywood and live on the East Coast, he in Connecticut and me from Long Island.

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