THR is reporting that Joyce Sevilla, who was famous for her work as an entertainment and nightlife publicist was found dead Wednesday night in her West Hollywood apartment.
According to the outlet, this was confirmed bu the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department which said that a death had occurred on the 1300 block of Harper Avenue in West Hollywood (where Sevilla is known to have lived). “No suspicious activity or foul play is suspected,” said an officer, adding that no other information was available.
This has come as a surprised to to many people in Hollywood, with some now taking to social media to mourn the beloved publicist known by her nickname “Golden Lady.”
Sevilla had only recently returned from a birthday trip to Grand Cayman in the Caribbean, where she swam with dolphins and stingrays and celebrated a love for travel.
Social media strategist Wynter Mitchell Rohrbaugh posted that Sevilla’s death left her heartbroken. “I thought she was whatever moxie truly is. The personifcation of it even,” wrote the longtime friend. “Joyce had your back. She was going to step up for you. She was going to make sure you were present for the don’t miss this and also the let’s text for no reason at midnight. She was going to give to those who went without. She had soul and a soul. …
“She was there for the little moments, there for the big moments, and we made sure to support her in any way possible. Last time I saw her, we did the I will see you but I need to talk to you. And in a flurry of Yes girl and of course and I love you she was a bronzed blur and I knew I’d see her again. It’s Joyce. Reciprocity, fun, loudness, generosity, gregarious, full of character, full of heart. We have lost a legend.”
Source: www.olisa.tv