Clarence Avant, the pioneer Black entertainment executive known as "The Black Godfather," has passed away at the age of 92.⁠ ⁠ A statement from his family reads: "Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea of friends and associates that have changed the world and will continue to change the world for generations to come. The joy of his legacy eases the sorrow of our loss.”⁠ ⁠ Read our tribute at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ 📸 Leon Bennett/Getty Images ⁠ ⁠ #ClarenceAvant