Sandy Wernick, Adam Sandler’s longtime manager and Hollywood executive, died at 86 after a brief illness.

Sandy Wernick, the longtime manager of Adam Sandler and a prominent figure in Hollywood, has died at 86 following a brief illness. Known for her influential role in shaping Sandler’s career and managing other major entertainment figures, Wernick was a respected talent executive with a career spanning decades. She worked at Brillstein Entertainment Partners and played key roles in projects like "Saturday Night Live" and "The Wedding Singer." Born in the Bronx and a NYU graduate, she served in the U.S. Army and rose from a mailroom job to executive leadership. She is survived by her wife, children, and extended family.