Wednesday, August 25, 2026 - Leonard Morpurgo, the veteran publicist and former studio executive whose career spanned some of Hollywood’s biggest entertainment companies, has died at 93.
Morpurgo died of cancer on August 12 in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family, according to reports. His death marks the loss of a highly respected figure who spent decades shaping the public image of major film studios and personalities.
Morpurgo’s career included senior positions at Rogers & Cowan, Universal Studios, Columbia Pictures and Lorimar, giving him a front-row role in the international film business.
He also served as Universal’s director of European publicity and later held executive responsibilities at major entertainment companies. His work placed him behind some of the industry's most important publicity campaigns while helping studios navigate an increasingly global media landscape.
News of Morpurgo’s death is prompting tributes from colleagues and industry figures who remember his professionalism, influence and long-standing relationships across Hollywood.
He leaves behind a career that stretched across decades of rapid change in film publicity, from traditional studio press operations to an increasingly international entertainment industry. For those who worked alongside him, his impact extended well beyond individual campaigns and into the culture of Hollywood itself.
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