Bragman has a reputation for assisting famous people in need. He was also an outspoken supporter of LBGTQ rights. He spent 40 years working in the PR industry and co-founded the firm Bragman Nyman Cafarelli (BNC). To learn more about his life and profession, keep reading.
Public Relations Giant Howard Bragman Passes Away at 66
Mike Maimone, Bragman’s boyfriend, wrote in his notebook to confirm his passing. He added, “It is with our deepest sorrow that we share that our dear Howard passed away peacefully in his sleep at 8:50 PM, today, February 11, 2023.
The magnitude of our collective loss cannot be exaggerated because Howard was a constant in so many of our lives and the brightest light in his large constellation of friends and family, according to Maimone.
The devastating news was also revealed to the public by Bragman’s close friend, who wrote, “My beloved old friend for the last 30 years passed suddenly today. Howard Bragman, r.i.p. LBGT fighter. amiable giant Evil humour. Love you always. On the other side, I’ll see you.
After the news surfaced, Sarah Kate Ellis, president and CEO of GLAAD, issued a statement in which she praised Howard Bragman for “masterfully using the power of the press to generate positive change and visibility for LGBTQ individuals.”
“Throughout the course of his lengthy career, he collaborated with numerous LGBTQ luminaries to guarantee that their coming-out tales were treated with respect and had an impact on the entire community. He left an enduring impression on the media, entertainment, and public relations industries through to his visibility as an out executive, trademark humour, and daring public relations strategy, she continued.
Bragman Worked for a Number of High Profile Clients
Melissa Rivers, Cameron Diaz, Paula Abdul, Stevie Wonder, Joe Manganiello, Anna Kendrick, Sharon Osbourne, Monica Lewinsky, Terrence Howard, and Ricki Lake were just a few of Bragman’s famous clients.
He began working with Burson Marsteller Public Relations in 1978, following his graduation from the University of Michigan. He established BNC in 1989, and Interpublic Group acquired it in 2001. Additionally, he spent five years teaching public relations as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California.
Later, Bragman entered the field of crisis management and assisted openly gay celebrities in disclosing their sexual orientation. Additionally, he appeared on television programmes like Larry King Live, Good Morning America, and Today.
He launched the Howard Bragman Coming Out Fund in 2021 as an advocate for LGBTQ rights. “As a fat, Jewish, gay child in Flint, Michigan, I always felt like a Martian,” he stated on announcing the fund. On this campus, you can be who you are. It gives you the freedom to extend your wings however you see fit. “Stay strong, even when it hurts,” I advise them.
And, I assure you, it occasionally hurts. However, there are few sites that can occasionally make the discomfort go away. The Spectrum Center took such action. What Michigan did was that. Coming out is the most difficult and arduous of all journeys, he added.
The soul of Howard Bragman may rest in peace. Keep checking back for new information.
