Riff Markowitz, co-founder and managing director of the long-running Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Carlsbad after a brief illness. He was 86.

Markowitz is survived by life partner, Leila Burgess; son, David Markowitz; siblings Mitch (Robin) Markowitz, Merrilee Markowitz and Cary (Marla) Markowitz; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are private, but a memorial will be announced at a later time, according to a press release.

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