The 97-year-old executive was born in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
Streisand said in a statement, “Although Marty lived a long and full life, nothing can prepare you for the reality of losing someone so dear.”
Erlichman’s family wrote in a statement, “To the world, he was a giant of Hollywood; to us, he was a deeply devoted and loving father, husband, grandfather, and rock.”
They further stated, “We feel his loss deeply but are endlessly proud of the life he lived and the indelible mark he left on the world.”
His professional portfolio included executive producing the 1994 HBO special “Barbra: The Concert,” working on the 2000 Millennium Concert, and managing the 2006 to 2007 world tour.
As a film producer, Erlichman earned credits on the 1974 comedy “For Pete’s Sake,” the 1978 psychological thriller “Coma” directed by Michael Crichton, and the 1983 romantic thriller “Breathless” starring Richard Gere. Early successes in the entertainment business included managing the Irish folk group The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem.
His diverse client list featured heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, record producer and songwriter Bob Crewe, 1960s pop group Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, and comedian and actor Chevy Chase. Erlichman is survived by his wife, Miko Mayama Erlichman, their son, J.J., daughter-in-law, Talia, and four grandchildren.
Family members suggested that donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the National Kidney Foundation.
