Sy Kravitz

Age: 80

Summary: retired filmmaker and NBC TV news producer who was the father of rock musician Lenny Kravitz whose environment of celebrities and up-and-coming stars was influential on his son's musical career, and who was once married to the late television actress Roxie Roker.

Cause of Death: Leukemia

Born: December 10, 1924

Died: October 29, 2005

Location: New York City, New York