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Studio 54 founder Steve Rubell dies at 45 in New York
Steve Rubell, who helped shape New York nightlife with Studio 54 and the Palladium, died at Beth Israel Medical Center from hepatitis complications and septic shock at age 45. He and partner Ian Schrager served jail terms for tax fraud tied to Studio 54 profits. the club later reopened under new owners, while Rubell and Schrager pursued the Palladium project. He is survived by his parents and brother, and a private service will be held for family and close friends.
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