Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg’s longtime publicist and an Oscar-recipient, dies at 96
- Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg's longtime publicist, passed away on Monday in Los Angeles at the age of 96.
- Levy's decades-long partnership with Spielberg made him a respected figure in Hollywood's public relations field.
- Levy handled promotional campaigns for many of Spielberg's films, including *E.T.*, *Jurassic Park*, and *Schindler's List*.
- Spielberg stated, "There are many talented PR executives, but Marvin was one of a kind," expressing his deep appreciation.
- Levy's career achievements include receiving an honorary Oscar in 2018, a unique honor for a publicist.
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Steven Spielberg honors the late Marvin Levy, his longtime publicist who had a rare Oscar win
Marvin Levy, a top-notch publicist who forged a nearly 50-year working bond with Steven Spielberg, died Monday at age 96. Spielberg called Levy 'one of a kind.'

Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg’s longtime publicist and an Oscar-recipient, dies at 96
Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg’s publicist for over four decades and the only person in his field to be recognized with an Oscar, has died. He was 96. Levy died Monday in Los Angeles surrounded by loved ones, representatives for Amblin Entertainment said Wednesday. No cause was given. “Marvin’s passing is a huge loss for me and our industry writ large. There are many talented PR executives, but Marvin was one of a kind,” Spielberg said in a state…
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