Industry Noize: WMA Vet Cantor Dies

Paul Cantor, 86, a veteran of William Morris, died of natural causes at his home in Dana Point, Calif.

Cantor reportedly died Jan. 17. He worked at William Morris’ New York office 1954 to 1961 and ran Paul Cantor Enterprises from 1972 to 2006.

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Dorton Arena, Raleigh, N.C.

One of his claims to fame was convincing management client B.J. Thomas to sing “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head.”

He was also manager to Dionne Warwick.

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