Maxie Solters, a third-generation public relations agent, died unexpectedly in Los Angeles on Thursday (August 15). She was 37. She was also an author, actress and producer. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Solters followed her father, Larry Solters, and grandfather, Lee Solters, into the family business. Her grandfather was a legendary press agent who handled artists such as Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Carol Channing and Frank Sinatra. Larry Solters’ Scoop Marketing represents the Eagles, Irving Azoff and the Iconic Artists Group, among others.

Known for her helpful and friendly demeanor, Solters joined Scoop in 2012 and worked with clients such as the Kia Forum, the Hollywood Bowl and Music Forward.

Solters grew up in Sherman Oaks, California, and graduated from Oakwood School and the University of Southern California with a theater degree. Before joining Scoop, she worked in film and television casting and was also a coordinator for One Billion Rising, the global movement for justice and equality. In addition to acting in a number of theater productions, Maxie, who was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, also created, produced and starred in her own comedy web series, including 2016’s “The 4000.” Chooch And Adventures in online dating and 2017 Highlight! The series.

Her commitment to social justice also included participation in V-Day International and work for women’s rights.

Surviving are her father Larry and his partner Carol Greenhut, her mother Debra Graff, her long-time partner Dim Dobrin, her aunt Susan Reynolds, her cousin Jonah Reynolds and her dog Pookie. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Maxie’s name to One Billion Rising, a cause she believed in deeply.