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David Beckwith, Publicist for Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Dies at 67
David Beckwith, a longtime publicist known for representing Elvis Presley's Graceland Museum, died on Jan 19. He was 67.
David Beckwith, a longtime publicist known for representing Elvis Presley’s Graceland Museum, died Jan. 19 after experiencing sepsis following a hip replacement surgery. In 1979, Beckwith initiated a longstanding sponsorship for Moet & Chandon to serve as the official champagne of the Golden Globe Awards; the partnership continues to this day. He served on the local and national boards of the Human Rights Campaign and played a key role in bringing to life Los Angeles’ Outfest, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ film festival.
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