The public relations mogul was shot multiple times while driving her Mercedes-Benz car through Los Angeles on her way home from the premiere of Cher and Christina Aguilera’s new film Burlesque in the early hours of Tuesday (16Nov10).
Police have launched an investigation, but are so far still hunting for a suspect or motive.
Harold Matzner, chairman of the annual movie event in California, has now announced a cash reward for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Chasen’s death.
A statement from Matzner reads, “Famed Hollywood publicist, Ronni Chasen, has been my partner in selecting all honorees and presenters for the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala for the past 10 years. Ronni handled all negotiations with the studios and she and her team made all of the arrangements to bring the celebrity honorees to Palm Springs for the event.
“A very good lady, a good friend… and a genius at her craft… Her death is very, very sad and mystifying… Ronni has played the most important part in the Awards Gala’s success. She will be very missed by all in the festival family… and by me especially.”
