Celebrity manager Angela “Angie” Kukawski, who was known for her several star clients, was found dead in Los Angeles after being reported missing last week. The Los Angeles police said in a press release on Wednesday, reports People.
Kukawski was the manager of several of the world’s biggest stars, including Kim Kardashians (41) and ex-husband Kanye West (44), Offset (30) and Nicki Minaj (39), writes Variety.
She worked for the company Boulevard Management, and is said to have been a respected name in the industry.
“We are saddened and devastated by the loss of our colleague, Angie Kukawski,” a Boulevard Management spokesman said in a statement. E!.
“Angie was well respected among her colleagues and she was a kind and wonderful person. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Our deepest condolences go to Angie’s family and friends.
Anime star died suddenly
Murder and torture
According to the police press release, Kukawski was found dead in the trunk of her car the day after she was reported missing.
Police have charged the deceased’s girlfriend, Jason Barker (49), who has now been arrested and suspected of both murder and torture. Police believe Barker killed her boyfriend at their home in Sherman Oaks, and then transported her in the car to Simi Valley, where she was later found.
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– Made impossible things possible
Condolences have also flowed in from the celebrity manager’s famous acquaintances.
THINKING OF THE CHILDREN: Rap artist Nicki Minaj was one of Kukawski’s clients. She sends an extra thought to the deceased’s children. Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFP / NTB
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– Angela was really the best. She cared about all of us and made impossible things possible. She will be missed and we send our condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time, the Kardashian / Jenner family said in a statement, according to People Magazine.
Minaj has also shared a statement in connection with the manager’s death:
– The hardest working, trusting and sweetest person you can think of. You did not deserve this, Angela. My heart is broken for your children. Rest in peace, Minaj writes on Instagram.
REST IN PEACE: Artist Nicki Minaj on Instagram. Photo: Screenshot from Instagram / @nickiminaj
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Kukawski turned 55 and leaves behind five children.
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