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Errol Daniel Rappaport passed away on June 13, 2025,
at Mount Sinai Morningside in New York City. He was 81.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on March 28, 1944, Errol lived a full,
dynamic life.
He worked in public relations in Los Angeles and Acapulco, later becoming
a television and music producer in New York City.
He also contributed regularly to Black Tie International Magazine
and Wonderama Television.
A passionate philanthropist. Errol was widely known as the
"Goodwill Ambassador"
— a role he lived every day by connecting people from all
walks of life.
Gregarious, funny, with dashing movie star looks
He made everyone feel connected.
His motto was, “ My reality is most people’s fantasy.”
Errol was the epitome of positive energy, life and love.
He served as a medic in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam
and worked closely with legendary acting teacher Lee
Strasberg as his assistant.
His sense of style — including bright orange Iris Apfel glasses, slicked
back hair, and a rotating collection of scarves — made him
instantly recognizable wherever he went.
The son of fashion designers David and Frances Rappaport.,
Damon and Francesca of Damon were featured in major department stores and
boutiques nationally.
The couple lived for decades in their iconic penthouse
at 200 Central Park South.
When their health began to decline, Errol returned from Los
Angeles to New York to care for them. After his father’s
passing, Errol continued to support his mother until she was
placed under guardianship.
Errol’s fight to protect her and others caught in similar
situations is chronicled in Diane Dimond’s book,
We’re Here to Help: When Guardianship Goes Wrong.
Errol co-founded QuinntEssential Productions
with his partner and best friend, Quinn Lemley.
The two created the talk show
Secrets of the Stage on Manhattan Neighborhood Network,
Black Tie International Magazine, and Spotify,
and produced the big band album Remembering Rita,
which will be released this Fall.
He is survived by his brothers, Michael and Richard
Rappaport,
and his godson, Jorel Roth.
Donations in Errol’s memory may be made to
the National Meningitis Association, Inc.,
https://nmaus.org/
A Celebration of Life service will be announced
Errol Rappaport
will be remembered for his zest for life, positivity,
and unwavering love for his friends. |