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New Jersey Talent Agent Shirley Grant Who Launched Jonas Brothers, Other Celebs Dies New Jersey Talent Agent Shirley Grant Who Launched Jonas Brothers, Other Celebs Dies
New Jersey Talent Agent Shirley Grant Who Launched Jonas Brothers, Other Celebs Dies Shirley Grant, the talent agent credited for launching The Jonas Brothers, Christina Ricci and other stars, died in her native New Jersey on Dec. 15.  A "golden woman" in the entertainment industry, Grant was a "dedicated and brilliant light for young and emerging artists getting started out in show business for more than 42 years, talent agent and former employee Dave McKeown said on social media. Grant was born in Jersey City and worked as a Teaneck-based personal manager.  Some of her "kids" included Christina Ricci, Allison Smith, JD Roth, Keshia Knight and the Jonas Brothers. She lov…