Lew Wasserman, one of the biggest Hollywood moguls of the 20th century, died Monday at his home in Beverly Hills. A major giver to Jewish causes, including Birthright Israel and Brandeis University, Wasserman was credited with changing the talent agency business and building Universal Studios.
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