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N.W.A Manager-Jerry Heller is Dead At 75

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Jerry Heller
Jerry Heller

The controversial manager who brought Eazy-E and N.W.A. to fame and helped change the landscape of music, Jerry Heller, has died yesterday-Friday, aged 75.
According to TMZ: “Heller died after suffering some sort of medical emergency while driving in Ventura County Friday just before noon.”
“We’re told he slammed into a mini-van and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.  It’s unclear if he died from the medical emergency, the collision or both,” the website said.

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Former NWA Manager Jerry Heller Suing For $110m As He Says ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Defamed Him

Jerry Heller
Jerry Heller

Jerry Heller managed the N.W.A as they rocketed down the path to fame and legend- so of course he was portrayed in the recent biopic of the group.

‘Straight Outta Compton’ has become a commercial and critical success since, but not everyone is happy. Heller says the movie portrayed him a terrible light, his likeness was used without his permission; and is suing for at least $110m.

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