Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as the chairman of Fox Corp and News Corp, ending a more than seven-decade career during which he created a media empire spanning from Australia to the United States.
Thomson ReutersFox News founder Rupert Murdoch, seen here in photo taken in September 2017, has handed the reins of News Corp. to his son, Lachlan.His son, Lachlan Murdoch, will become the sole chairman of News Corp and continue as the chair and CEO of Fox, the companies said on Thursday.
The news comes just months after Murdoch, 92, scrapped a plan that would have reunited his media empire by merging Fox and News Corp. Murdoch, who has near-controlling stakes in both the companies, will be appointed chairman emeritus of both the companies.
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Rupert Murdoch, creator of Fox News, stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media magnate who created Fox News, is stepping down as leader of both Fox's parent company and his News Corp. media holdings.
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Rupert Murdoch, creator of Fox News, stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.NEW YORK (AP) — Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media magnate who created Fox News, is stepping down as leader of both Fox's parent company and his News Corp. media holdings.
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Rupert Murdoch, creator of Fox News, stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media magnate who created Fox News, is stepping down as leader of both Fox's parent company and his News Corp. media holdings.
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Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News CorpHis son, Lachlan Murdoch, will become the sole chairman of News Corp and continue as the chair and CEO of Fox, the companies said on Thursday. The news comes just months after Murdoch, 92, scrapped a plan that would have reunited his media empire by merging Fox and News Corp.
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