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DAVID BRAUN Obituary

BRAUN--David, 81, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2013, in Santa Barbara, CA, surrounded by his loving 
family and embraced by the affection of all who knew him. A cherished husband of Merna for 57 years, he leaves behind a legacy of dignity, integrity and an unquenchable thirst for life. Renowned music lawyer in the 1960's, 70's and 80's, David represented such superstars as Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Michael Jackson. Survived by his children Lloyd, Kenneth and Evan, his daughters-in-law Lauren, Joana and Shauna, and his greatest pride and joy, his beloved grandchildren Emily, Tessa, Charlotte, Henry, Naomi, Dylan, Hailey and Logan, all of whom wake with broken hearts filled with eternal devotion to a grandpa who shall shine a light of love and kindness on their precious souls for all eternity.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 3, 2013.

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March 4, 2013

i was a legal assistant to david for several wonderful years when i first arrived in new york from london, england. he was a kind gentleman and treated me as an equal. i just learned of his passing and send my sincere condolences to merna and the family. eileen grant lieberman

February 17, 2013

just returned from an overseas trip and learned of dave's passing. My sincere and deep condolences to Merna and family.
Not only was Dave a neighbor in Manhasset Hills, NY but our friendhsip
goes back to law school and the years after when he and i often had lunch together when we were very young attorneys.
My best to the Braun family.

Howard Stave

Jerry Heller

February 11, 2013

A "GIANT". The best of the best. I'll miss you buddy.

Antonio Underwood

February 10, 2013

There are not many words that can express the love and respect I have for this great man. He help me to understand the music business and extended is assistance. He will be
missed beyond words...

February 4, 2013

A cherished classmate. He will be missed. Joe Hellman

February 4, 2013

Dave was a man of compassion and a blessing to the world. The world is poorer today with his departure...Robert and Pamela Jasso

February 3, 2013

Grandpa, Dad, we love you with all our hearts. Your gentle spirit lives on in all of us. Naomi, Dylan, Joana and Kenny

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