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Stars Honor Clive Davis Following His Passing

Tributes from celebrities poured in on Monday amid news of Clive Davis's death at age 94.The longtime music executive and founder of Arista Records and J Record...

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June 23, 2026

Tributes from celebrities poured in on Monday amid news of .

The longtime music executive and founder of Arista Records and J Records – who had an estimated of $850 million – passed away at his home in .

, 76, was among the high-profile stars honoring Davis with kind memories of the music industry icon.

'Over here on E Street, we mourn the death of the great record man and close friend Clive Davis,' he began.

'At 22 years old, he changed my life when he signed me to Columbia Records. He treated me with the same respect and kindness as a 22-year-old nobody as he did after all my success. A great man. All our prayers and love.'

paid respects to the mogul by sharing collage art featuring a photo of them together, originally created by graphic designer Manuel Almeida.

Tributes from celebrities poured in on Monday amid news of Clive Davis's death at age 94; pictured in 2004

Bruce Springsteen shared kind words in memory of Davis; pictured in 2021

'Over here on E Street, we mourn the death of the great record man and close friend Clive Davis,' Springsteen began in a statement

The 45-year-old musician added a dove and purple heart emoji to the Instagram Stories post.

Singer-songwriter Patti Smith, 79, was also among the first to remember Davis with a social media post sharing old photos of them together.

Legendary music artist Carlos Santana, 78, put out a statement mourning his friend's death as well

Jazz artist Michael Bublé, 50, posted a heartbroken tribute online; pictured in 2023

'Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Clive Davis. Clive wasn’t just a music legend, he was a champion of artists and someone who believed in people and their dreams,' Bublé on X and Instagram

He said on X: 'Today is a very sad day. I just learned that my friend Clive Davis has passed away. Over the years, Clive always found the time to talk on the phone, answer an email, and stay in touch.

'Later in life, even though he never signed me, he wanted to—we just never found the right timing. At one point in the 1980s, we were even talking about forming a supergroup called The Spunky Merchants with myself, Eric Clapton, Sting, and Phil Collins.'

He noted that 'Clive loved the idea' but their schedules never aligned.

'Clive did so much for artists and for the music business as a whole. He was truly one of a kind and lived an incredibly full and remarkable life. If you knew him, you knew he genuinely cared about artists,' he recalled about his friend.

The message ended, 'He could be tough, but he was always fair. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fans. He will be greatly missed. Love and Sunshine, Stephen.'

Musician Paul Stanley of the hard rock band KISS, 74, also took to X to write: 'RIP CLIVE DAVIS.'

He reflected, 'The music world and all those who have loved music for 6 decades have lost the visionary and champion of so many artists in so many genres. A one of a kind genius. My condolences to his entire family.'

Davis is survived by four children – Fred, Lauren, Mitchell, and Doug – and eight grandchildren in addition to longtime partner Greg Schriefer.

Singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop, 74, took a moment to reflect on Davis's life in a social media post

Musician Paul Stanley of the hard rock band KISS, 74, also took to X to write: 'RIP CLIVE DAVIS'

The music executive – who famously came out as bisexual in 2013 – had been in a relationship with real estate agent Schriefer for over two decades.

In a statement to the Daily Mail, Davis' family said: 'To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives. He discovered, mentored, and championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations.

'To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love. No matter how extraordinary his professional accomplishments, he never lost sight of what mattered most: the people he loved.'

The family concluded the statement by adding that he was not only remembered for his career, but also as a beloved figure in his personal life.

'Through every chapter of his remarkable life, family remained Clive's greatest pride and deepest joy. Today, we celebrate not only a towering figure whose influence changed music forever, but the man who led our family with grace, generosity, and kindness.'

Stars Honor Clive Davis Following His Passing

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