Ken Kragen, who helped organise 'We Are The World', dies at 85


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Singer Harry Belafonte (left) and Ken Kragen display their special awards presented to them in Los Angeles, on Jan 28, 1986, during the 13th annual American Music Awards for their efforts in the USA For Africa project and the hit song 'We Are The World'. Photos: AP

Ken Kragen, a top entertainment producer, manager and philanthropist who turned to such clients as Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers in helping to organise the 1985 all-star charity single We Are The World, has died. He was 85.

Kragen died Dec 14 of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement released by his family.

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