Britney Spears’ longtime manager Larry Rudolph has brought an end to their professional relationship that has lasted for 25 years after announcing his resignation.
The 57-year-old, who has also managed stars including Avril Lavigne and Miley Cyrus, stated that he’s resigning because his professional services are no longer needed.
He also cited Spears’ intention to retire from music amidst the singer’s conservatorship case.
UK Metro reports that Spears, who has been under conservatorship since 2008, previously said that she would not perform until her father Jamie, who acts as her conservator, was no longer in control of her career.
Rudolph said, “It has been over two and a half years since Britney and I last communicated, at which time she informed me she wanted to take an indefinite work hiatus. Earlier today, I became aware that Britney had been voicing her intention to officially retire.
“As you know, I have never been a part of the conservatorship nor its operations, so I am not privy to many of these details. I was originally hired at Britney’s request to help manage and assist her with her career. And as her manager, I believe it is in Britney’s best interest for me to resign from her team as my professional services are no longer needed.
“Please accept this letter as my formal resignation.
“I will always be incredibly proud of what we accomplished over our 25 years together. I wish Britney all the health and happiness in the world, and I’ll be there for her if she ever needs me again, just as I always have been.”
