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KELMAN--Edward Michael. Ed Kelman passed away on October 21, 2025, after a five-year struggle with dementia. Born in Manhattan, he was a graduate of Columbia Grammar School, Cornell University and NYU Law School after which he practiced entertainment law representing artists in the music industry primarily. Ed is survived by his wife Eileen (Haubenstock), his sons Matthew and Josh and two grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations in Ed's memory can be made to CaringKind, 360 Lexington Ave., New York, NY.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Jason R. Gettinger

October 26, 2025

My condolences to Ed's family. I remember Ed fondly from our work together in Cornell Student Government in about 1963 and as fellow New Yorkers.

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