Seymour Stein, Record Executive Who Signed Madonna, The Cure and Talking Heads, Dead at 80
Seymour Stein.Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Seymour Stein, the record executive who signedMadonna,The Cureand Talking Heads, has died. He was 80. Stein died of cancer in Los Angeles on Sunday, accordingto a statementfrom his family. Hisdaughter MandytoldThe Hollywood Reporter, “He was a doting grandfather and was incredibly proud of his grandchildren.” She also confirmed he lived in L.A. with her and her children and said of his accomplishment, “I don’t really feel like proud is a strong enough word....