Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox
by Stephen Battaglio and Meg James, Los Angeles Times
Sep 21, 2023
2 minutes
Rupert Murdoch, the powerful and controversial mogul who helped transform the modern media landscape over seven decades, is stepping down as chairman of his two family-controlled companies Fox Corp. and News Corp.
Murdoch, 92, who will be succeeded by his son Lachlan, announced his decision in a note sent to employees Thursday.
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