W&W Founder Patti Webster Had Died at 49
(Photo Courtesy of W&W)
NEW YORK September 13, 2013 (AP)
Patti Webster, a longtime publicist who represented stars including Usher, Janet Jackson, Chris Paul and Alicia Keys, died Friday. She was 49.
Webster was suffering from brain cancer. She died at a hospital in Somerville, N.J., her firm announced.
Webster founded W&W Public Relations in 1991. She represented celebrities in almost every field, including Halle Berry, Donald Lawrence, Dwight Howard and Steve Harvey, and organizations including Creflo Dollar Ministries.
Magic Johnson was among those who tweeted condolences, calling her a "sensational publicist."
Webster, whose parents were pastors, was an ordained minister. She wrote "It Happened in Church: Stories of Humor From the Pulpit to the Pews."
She is survived by her father, two sisters, two brothers and other relatives.
Our prayers go out to her entire family and the staff at W&W.
From Twitter:
W&W Public Relations @WWPubRelations 1h
W&W would like to thank everyone for their thoughts prayers & support as we celebrate the life & legacy of our beloved CEO Patti Webster.
Jojo Pada @ignitionPR 1h
In today's current climate of Twitter-Instagram "Publicists" Patti Webster repped for real PR pros. The PR industry suffered a huge loss.
Earvin Magic Johnson @MagicJohnson 2h
Patti Webster was a sensational publicist who I have much respect for.
Holly Robinson Peete @hollyrpeete 3h
Completely devastated at the loss of Patti Webster She was my publicist, mentor, trusted confidante I LOVE YOU #withGodNow
yvette nicole brown @yvettenbrown 3h
I am gutted by the news of Patti Webster's (@PursuingGod) passing. She was an amazing publicist but more importantly a lovely, caring woman.
Erica & Tina @therealmarymary 4h
My heart is so sad today Patti Webster @PursuingGod went to be with Jesus... She was such a light in the world her heart was beautiful!
