Freddie Fields Dies

Freddie Fields, the Hollywood agent, producer and studio executive who helped make stars of Mel Gibson, Richard Gere and others, has died. He was 84.

Fields died Tuesday at his Beverly Hills home, said publicist Warren Cowan, a longtime friend. The cause of death was lung cancer, Cowan said.

During a long, colorful career, Fields was one of Hollywood's biggest behind-the-scenes players.

He founded the international talent agency Creative Management Associates and served as president of two major film studios, MGM and United Artists.

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Fields' first marriage, to actress Polly Bergen, ended in divorce. He is survived by his second wife, actress and former Miss Universe Corinna Tsopei, and three children.

Rest In Peace, Freddie.