In the 2015 film “Straight Outta Compton” about N.W.A., Mr. Heller was portrayed by the actor Paul Giamatti. Mr. Heller objected to the portrayal and believed he was shown as a villain who withheld money from the group. Mr. Ballen told The Associated Press the film made his cousin “look bad” and that the litigation caused Mr. Heller significant stress. He set up Elton John’s first performance in the United States, Mr. Ballen told The Associated Press. In addition to Mr. Ballen, Mr. Heller is survived by a brother, The Associated Press said.

Source: New York Times September 04, 2016 04:18 UTC