Searxng/Sandy Wernick Celebrity Legendary talent manager Sandy Wernick, co-creator of Def Comedy Jam and key figure behind SNL & The Sopranos, dies at 86. March 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - Sanford "Sandy" Wernick, a renowned talent manager and entertainment executive, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Thursday in Rancho Mirage, California, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family and loved ones during his final moments.