Steve Bing, writer, producer, film financier and philanthropist, has passed away at the age of 55. According to a report in Deadline, Bing was found at the base of a luxury apartment building in Century City, California on Monday. As per reports, Steve Bing jumped to death from his 27th floor apartment in LA. While the exact cause of his death is yet to be identified, sources told TMZ that he'd been 'depressed' about being isolated during coronavirus.
Steve Bing, was briefly in a relationship with actress and model Elizabeth Hurley back in 2001. s Bing became a Hollywood biggie after he inherited $US600 million from his grandfather on his 18th birthday. He produced films like Get Carter, Every Breath and was a financier on Tom Hanks’ The Polar Express. In addition his work in the industry, Bing was a long-time donor to progressive causes and the William J. Clinton Foundation. In 2012, he joined Bill Gates and Warren Buffett’s Giving Pledge, vowing to donate the majority of his wealth to charity during his lifetime. Bing is survived by two children, including son Damian Hurley with ex-girlfriend Elizabeth.