How Did Carl Samrock Die? Famed Hollywood Publicist Dead at 81
Carl Samrock, a renowned Hollywood publicist who worked for Warner Bros. and The New York Times, died. He was 81.
Samrock's death was confirmed by his wife, Carol Andelman Samrock, whom he had been with for 44 years. The Hollywood Reporter quoted that the veteran Hollywood publicist died on Saturday night at his Encino home.
Meanwhile, it also divulged Carl Samrock's cause of death, saying that he died after his battle with pancreatic cancer. This type of cancer has already been infamous for claiming famous personalities' lives, including Alan Rickman, Steve Jobs, John Hurt, Alex Trebek, and Luciano Pavarotti, among others.
The National Cancer Institute defines pancreatic cancer as a type of illness in which cancer cells develop and form in a person's pancreas. Out of all cancer types, it is one of the hardest forms to diagnose as early as possible.
Details about his funeral remain unknown to the public. He was also survived by his sons Gabriel and Steven, his sister Ellen, and his granddaughter.
Instead of flowers, the family is asking for everyone to donate to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and help those who are in need.
Carl Samrock's Legacy
Samrock was the son of Broadway producer and manager, Victor Samrock, and Hyla. His mother became a member of the Doris Humphreys, a modern dance troupe.
After graduating from college, he began working on several stage shows as a theatrical press agent. Among his early works include "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," "The Subject Was Roses; In Praise of Love," "A Day in the Life of Joe Egg," "I Have a Dream," and "Private Lives."
Samrock landed the vice president role in the ICPR Public Relations New York office. It was an entertainment PR that collaborated with producers, actors, and filmmakers for decades.
While doing so, he also worked as a freelance photographer for The New York Times' Arts and Leisure section. The role helped him score works with Christopher Walken, Anne Baxter, Ingrid Bergman, Randy Newman, Robert Altman, and Gregory Peck, to name a few.
He also worked for Warner Bros. by providing publicity photos for the company.
From 1995 to 1996, Samrock served as the Encino Little League president before moving to Warner Home Video the following year.
In 1998, he launched his boutique firm, Carl Samrock Public Relations.
