The death of George Shapiro saddens the entertainment industry. He was married to Diane Barnett, but she passed away in 2005 because of breast cancer.
Tributes flood on for the producer, George Shapiro, who passed away at the age of 91. His fans and close friends have been mourning his death on social media.
Who Is George Shapiro Wife Diane Barnett?
George Shapiro was married to his wife Diane Barnett in 1983. She was an actress in Summer School, Summer Rental, and Comedian.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York. She also worked as a personal manager at Shapiro/West & Associates. She managed many clients such as Jerry Seinfield, Carl Reiner, Bill Lawrence, Robert Wuhl, Megyn Price, and many others.
Unfortunately, she is no more in the world as she died in 2005 because of breast cancer at 57. It seems the talent manager, George, was married twice. His first wife seems to be Melody Shapiro, who is still alive and well. But, details about her are rarely available on the internet.
But, some sources have mentioned that Shapiro was survived by the mother of his children, Melody. Thus, it seems they have long separated but maybe still in contact and maintain a friendly relationship.
George Shapiro Survived By His Children
George Shapiro was survived by his children. He has three kids with Melody Shapiro. They are Danny, Carrie Shapiro, and Stefanie Shapiro. They had one son and two daughters, and two of them are married and have families now.
Danny is married to Hester Parker. His daughter, Carrie’s husband, is Mark Fuentes. Stefanie seems to be single and is yet to get married.
The two kids who are married are already parents. Thus, George also had grandchildren named Adam Shapiro, Nathan Fuentes, Audrey Fuentes, Skylar Shapiro, and Alana Shapiro.
What Was George Shapiro Net Worth At Death?
George Shapiro had a net worth of $50 million at his death. As per Celebrity Net Worth, he has represented both Andy Kaufman and Jerry Seinfeld.
But, talking about the beginning of their career, he started working in the William Morris Agency’s mailroom, eventually rising to an agent position.
Later, he left the organization and established Shapiro/West Productions with Howard West. From 1990 through 1998, he served as an executive producer on the television show Seinfeld.
Likewise, he also produced movies like The Last Remake of Beau Geste, In God We Trust, Hearts and Diamonds, Bert Rigby, Sibling Rivalry, Man on the Moon, Summer Rental, Summer School, The Bronx Boys, You’re a Fool and The Bronx Boys Still Playing at 80.