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Neil Bogart LOS ANGELES (AP) Neil Bogart, the entertainment magnate whose discoveries ranged from Donna Summer and Kiss to Curtis Mayfield and Melanie, died of cancer yesterday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at age 39. Mr. Bogart's Casablanca Records and Filmworks made millions of dollars from films including "Midnight Express," The Deep" and "Thank God It's Friday" and also struck gold in the late 70s with a string of disco hits by Summer and the Village People. Mr. Bogart and his partners sold their controlling interest in Casablanca to the German-based Polygram Group two years ago, but he quickly founded yet another company, Boardwalk Entertainment, which is currently enjoying hits by such artists as Joan Jett and Richard "Dimples" Fields. In 1973, Mr. Bogart fulfilled his longtime dream of founding a record company of his own with the creation of Casablanca. His first major success there was with the then-unknown singer-producer team of Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder. Casablanca's heyday ended with the demise of disco, and Mr. Bogart sold out in March 1980. But he quickly was back in business with Boardwalk, whose artists included the late Harry Chapin, Mac Davis and Ringo Starr as well as Jett and Fields. Mr. Bogart was also active in community affairs, serving on the board of governors of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He was executive vice president of the Betty Ford Cancer Society and also served as commissioner of the California Museum of Science and Industry and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mr. Bogart is survived by his wife, Joyce; four children; parents Ruth and Al Bogart of Encino; sister Bonnie Ermillio of Los Angeles; and brothers Lance Bogart of Hollywood and Ira Bogart of New York City.

BOGART, Ruth M December 24, 1920 - April 28, 2011 Ruth Bogart, 90 ,passed away Thursday, April 28th,2011 in Los Angeles. She was the loving wife of her husband, the late Al Bogart. Together they operated a foster home caring for 32 children. She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Ermilio; two sons ,Lance and Ira Bogart; 11 grandchildren and 9 Great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Neil Bogart. At request of the family, donations can be made to The Bogart Pediatric Research Programs named for her son, Neil. 5900 Wilshire Blvd. #2600 Los Angeles, Ca. 90036 (323) 330-0520 Services will be held at: Hillside Memorial Park (800)576--1994 On Monday, May 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM.

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