Clarence B. Jones, Who Helped MLK Write 'I Have A Dream' Speech, Dies at 95

John McClain, Co-Executor of Michael Jackson Estate, Dead at 71

John McClain, a co-executor of Michael Jackson’s estate, died in Los Angeles on Tuesday. He was 71. Diana Baron, a representative of the estate, confirmed McClain’s death. The cause was complications from a fall. After an illustrious career behind the scenes of the music industry, McClain became close to the Jackson family in the early Eighties, setting up Janet for superstardom. Michael Jackson named McClain as his estate executors, alongside…

Michael Jackson estate co-executor John McClain dies at 71: ‘We hope he has been reunited with Michael and making music again’

Veteran music executive and Michael Jackson estate co-executor John McClain passed away on May 26, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. He was 71. Following the news of his passing, the official Instagram handle of Michael Jackson shared a heartfelt tribute mourning McClain’s death and celebrating his long association with the late pop icon.

Michael Jackson estate co-executor John McClain dead at 71

John McClain, a co-executor of Michael Jackson's estate, has died, Page Six can exclusively reveal.

John McClain, Co-Executor of Michael Jackson Estate and Longtime Music Executive, Dies at 71

John McClain, the veteran music executive who was co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate and helped engineer the financial recovery of the singer’s legacy and properties, died Monday due to complications from a fall, a rep for the estate confirms. He was 71. Estate co-executor John Branca said in a statement: “I am profoundly grieved […]

Michael Jackson estate co-executor dead at 71 after battling illness

The late McClain had worked at the top of the music industry in multiple positions, also working a producer and A&R executive at different stages in his career.

Clarence B Jones, who helped MLK write ‘I have a dream’ speech, dies at 95

Attorney, speechwriter and confidante of King was involved in some of US civil rights movement’s key momentsClarence B Jones, a former speechwriter and confidante of Martin Luther King who helped pen his famous “I have a dream” speech, has died. He was 95.Jones died on Friday at a senior living community in the San Francisco Bay Area suburb of Cupertino, according to a statement released by family members, who were at his side. Continue reading.…