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Publicist Gene Schwam, Who Represented Elvis Presley, Dies at 96

Gene Schwam, a veteran Hollywood publicist who co-founded Hanson & Schwam Public Relations and represented clients including Elvis Presley and Julie Andrews, died in Los Angeles on Friday, October 17, 2026, after a brief illness at age 96.

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Oct 17, 4:35 PM hollywoodreporter.com Gene Schwam, Hollywood Publicist to Elvis Presley, Judy Garland and Julie Andrews, Dies at 96
Oct 17, 10:28 AM variety.com Gene Schwam, Veteran Hollywood Publicist to Elvis Presley, Julie Andrews and More, Dies at 96