Long-time entertainment executive Reggie Rutherford passes Kevin Fleming March 10, 2019 Entertainment, Music News 2 The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of long-time Hollywood television and entertainment executive Reggie Rutherford. Reggie was best known as Soul Train stage manager and executive assistant to Don Cornelius. Rutherford later went on to a floor director’s position for the nightly entertainment syndicated show Extra. Reggie worked on a number of TV shows over the past 40 years and was well known in the music and TV community. Reggie was suffering from an assortment of health challenges including sleep apnea and passed in his sleep at age 66. Reggie was a gentle giant and friend to many in the business. He will be missed. May he Rest in Paradise. His kids are holding a home-going celebration for him this Saturday: Saturday, March 23 11:00 a.m. The Proud Bird 11022 Aviation Blvd LA, CA. 90045 Extra did a nice tribute to him when they signed off last Monday. https://wbproductions.box.com/s/2z4b6ncwbx6z4k84p2p6sxb88nei0v0l Here’s some other coverage from the industry: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/reggie-rutherford-dead-extra-stage-manager-was-66-1194904 https://twitter.com/THR/status/1106321320407715841 https://blackamericaweb.com/2019/03/18/little-known-black-history-facts-reggie-rutherford/ https://lasentinel.net/reggie-rutherford-veteran-operations-and-stage-manager-dies-at-66.html Related 2 Responses Melanie Bomar March 11, 2019 This is such sad news. Reggie was an awesome guy who offered love and support to many of us at Extra. ❤ Prayers for his family. Magalie March 12, 2019 I keep saying to myself lord please wake me up from this nightmare.I spoke with Reggie 2 weeks ago and he told me we should catch up soon… Reggie was a amazing man with a good Heart. I cry like a baby because Reggie was a man that will speak with you and listen to u…Heaven has a new resident. Rip Reggie, we will miss you.
Melanie Bomar March 11, 2019 This is such sad news. Reggie was an awesome guy who offered love and support to many of us at Extra. ❤ Prayers for his family.
Magalie March 12, 2019 I keep saying to myself lord please wake me up from this nightmare.I spoke with Reggie 2 weeks ago and he told me we should catch up soon… Reggie was a amazing man with a good Heart. I cry like a baby because Reggie was a man that will speak with you and listen to u…Heaven has a new resident. Rip Reggie, we will miss you.
