Polly-Anthony-Obituary

Polly Anthony

Obituary

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Epic Records president who worked with acts including Celine Dion, Michael Jackson and Rage Against the Machine has died.

Epic Records announced on its official Twitter feed Tuesday that Polly Anthony died. She led Epic from 1997 to 2003.

A rare female label head, Anthony went on to become president of Dreamworks and then co-president of Geffen Records. She also worked with Shakira, Macy Gray, Pearl Jam and Jennifer Lopez.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Anthony died from pancreatic cancer last week at her home in Beverly Hills, California. She was 59.

Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine tweeted his condolences, calling Anthony a "good friend who played an important role in bringing RATM and Audioslave to the world."




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~ Polly ~ I still think of you often ~ your memory brings warm feelings to my heart ~ Missing you until we meet again ~ Loving thoughts always ~ jeff

My name is Matthew Monahon. My friend Ted Haley was Pollys uncle. He also died from the same illness. So tragic. I had a wonderful lunch with Polly at her uncle's place in CT. my deepest condolences go out to the family she was a wonderful woman. RIP Polly:-)

My name is Matthew Monahon. My friend Ted Haley was Pollys uncle. He also died from the same illness. So tragic. I had a wonderful lunch with Polly at her uncle's place in CT. my deepest condolences go out to the family she was a wonderful woman

I was surfing the internet and was horrified to learn of Polly's passing.
She was a friend of my late brother,Mark Sayers. May she rest in peace and my heartfelt condolences toher family.

Dear Pat and Family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter. Please accept our condolences and prayers. We have thought of you all so often during this sad time.

SINCERE CONDOLENCE TO THE ANTHONY FAMILY,THE TIME WILL COME WHEN YOU WILL HAVE JUST WONDERFUL MEMORIESS OF POLLY.UNTIL THAT TIME,GOD IS HOLDING FAST TO YOU WITH HIS RIGHT HAND OF RIGHTEOUSNESS....ish.41:10...dm,n.c.

Condolences to Polly Anthony's family:
 
Though you shed tears of grief, please draw comfort in knowing that dear Polly is in a deep sleep and not suffering.  Those in God's memory will be awakened - not ill or impaired, but in sound health.  Find comfort during these very difficult days.

Rest in peace, Pearl. I will never forget you. You were the best.