Oliver Withöft, co-owner of Century Media, has passed away at the age of 49 during the night of January 20 after falling ill in 2013.
His wife, Judith, confirmed his death to family and friends by email:
His wife, Judith, confirmed his death to family and friends by email:
"As you all know, [Oliver] was a very special person who touched many people's lives in a positive and special way.
"This is a huge loss for all who knew him and it will take some time for us to grieve the passing of such a great person. We will all miss him dearly.
Century Media has been a force in music for over 25 years under Oliver's leadership with his longtime friend and business partner Robert Kampf," former North American label president Don Robertson told Billboard.com. "It was an honor to work with Oliver for the past four years and develop a friendship."
A memorial service for Oliver will be held this coming Saturday, January 25 at the Sotogrande Church in Cadiz, Spain.
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