Heathcliff Berru, CEO of Los Angeles-based Life Or Death PR, has stepped down from his agency amid numerous claims of sexual misconduct made by clients and associates.

Berru founded Life Or Death PR in 2008. The agency boasts a wide roster of popular musical talent, including Cloud Nothings, D'Angelo, Earl Sweatshirt, GZA, DIIV, Kelela, Killer Mike, Of Montreal, Health and Odd Future.

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The firestorm of accusations began Monday evening, when Amber Coffman, singer and guitarist for Brooklyn-based band Dirty Projectors, posted a series of tweets detailing an inappropriate encounter she’d experienced with Berru. Coffman also revealed that "many women have had scary stories about him for years but are scared to speak up."

Coffman's accusations inspired other women to share similar accounts regarding unwanted advances made by the publicist. Singer-songwriter Chelsea Wolfe, singer Roxy Lange, Best Coast member Bethany Cosentino, Tearist member Yasmine Kittles, Bonnaroo coordinator Martika Finch, former MTV host Shirley Braha and PR agency Danger Village owner Beth Martinez have since reported harassment by Berru.

After news of Coffman's experiences began circulating, Life Or Death PR clients Wavves, Speedy Ortiz, DIIV, singer-songwriters Kelela and D'Angelo all severed ties with the agency. The band Wavves posted a tweet featuring Donald Trump with a caption that read, "you're fired!"

Life or Death PR on Tuesday issued a statement, reporting that Berru has step down as CEO of the agency.

"Life or Death has a zero tolerance policy for the type of conduct alleged in today’s on-line postings. We take these allegations very seriously," the statement read. "We are taking measures to ensure that the alleged behavior did not, and will not, make its way into company operations or impact our commitment to promoting art and assisting our clients."

Berru later released his own statement, which was posted in full yesterday by entertainment publisher Billboard.

"I am deeply sorry for those who I have offended by my actions and how I have made certain women feel. If I crossed the line of decency or respectfulness in situations when I was drunk and under the influence, there is no excuse of course," Berru stated.

Berru also said that he has struggled with alcohol and drug addiction for some time, and will be checking into a rehabilitation facility.

When asked to clarify whether Berru still maintains company ownership, blogging site Jezebel reported yesterday that the agency said he is "no longer associated with the company in any way."

Life Or Death PR president Nick Dierl announced on Twitter yesterday that "There will be a new venture imminently that bears no ties to Heathcliff Berru or the Life or Death name."

Quieries to Life Or Death PR's website now result in a bare page featuring the words "This website is under maintenance."