Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81
The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
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Notable Quotes
"I think there's going to be a lot of heartbreak and hardship over the succession for Murdoch's media empire."
— Anna Murdoch-Mann , Celebrity
"She played a foundational role in the history of the company."
— Paddy Manning , Other
"Rupert didn’t do the courtesy of telling Anna she was off the board … she found out when she read the notice of the general meeting."
— Paddy Manning , Other
"By renouncing some of her wealth, some of her entitlement under Rupert’s will, Anna secured her children’s futures."
— David McKnight , Other
"I wasn't given a choice. I was told … 'you get off the board'."
— Anna Murdoch-Mann , Celebrity
"I think she was rather a lost soul."
— Anna Murdoch-Mann , Celebrity
"I thought she was a very pretty girl. Her writing skills were not going through my mind."
— Rupert Murdoch , Executive
"It was very seductive."
— Anna Murdoch-Mann , Celebrity
"I knew it was going to be a shitty day … and that I needed something nice."
— Anna Murdoch-Mann , Celebrity
"He was “extremely hard, ruthless, and determined that he was going to go through with this no matter what I wanted or what I was trying to do to save the marriage.”"
— Anna Murdoch-Mann , Celebrity
"I think they’re all so good that they could do whatever they wanted. But I think there’s going to be a lot of heartbreak and hardship with this [fight for succession]."
— Anna Murdoch-Mann , Celebrity
"She played a foundational role in the history of the company."
— Paddy Manning , Other
"He didn’t want to. Nobody realised Rupert had another 25 years..."
— Paddy Manning , Other
"By renouncing some of her wealth, some of her entitlement under Rupert’s will, Anna secured her children’s futures."
— David McKnight , Other
"many worlds loved Anna."
— Anna dePeyster , Celebrity
Key People
Anna dePeyster was the former wife of media mogul Rupert Murdoch and a philanthropist.
Anna Murdoch-Mann was a writer, philanthropist, and the ex-wife of media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
An award-winning Australian actress and niece of Anna Murdoch-Mann.
14-time gold medallist who competed in the same event as Sellier.
Ashton dePeyster is the third husband of Anna Murdoch-Mann.
Bill Mann was Anna Murdoch-Mann's former husband.
Speed skater who won silver in the event finals.
American speed skater who won bronze in the event finals.
An author who discussed implications of Anna Murdoch-Mann's divorce from Rupert Murdoch.
A media executive known for her work in the television industry and as one of Rupert Murdoch's children.
The CEO of several international media companies and one of Rupert Murdoch's children.
Polish speed skater who suffered an injury during a race.
Speed skater who won gold in the event finals.
American speed skater involved in the incident during the women's 1500-meter short-track quarterfinals.
Lachlan Murdoch is the chairman of Fox and News Corp, and the son of Rupert Murdoch.
An author who commented on Anna Murdoch-Mann's influence within the Murdoch family.
Ste daughter of Rupert Murdoch, from his first marriage.
Rupert Murdoch is a prominent media baron and the founder of News Corp.
Wendi Deng is the third wife of Rupert Murdoch.
William Mann was the first husband of Anna Murdoch-Mann.
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The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, the ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch and mother of Elisabeth, James, and Lachlan Murdoch, died at her home in Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 81. She was an active partner in building News Corp during their 31-year marriage.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, the ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch and mother of Elisabeth, James, and Lachlan Murdoch, died at her home in Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 81. She was an active partner in building News Corp during their 31-year marriage.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, the ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch and mother of Elisabeth, James, and Lachlan Murdoch, died at her home in Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 81. She was an active partner in building News Corp during their 31-year marriage.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, the ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch and mother of Elisabeth, James, and Lachlan Murdoch, died at her home in Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 81. She was an active partner in building News Corp during their 31-year marriage.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, the ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch and mother of Elisabeth, James, and Lachlan Murdoch, died at her home in Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 81. She was an active partner in building News Corp during their 31-year marriage.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, the ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch and mother of Elisabeth, James, and Lachlan Murdoch, died at her home in Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 81. She was an active partner in building News Corp during their 31-year marriage.
Anna dePeyster, formerly Anna Murdoch, the ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch and mother of their three children, died at her Florida home at the age of 81. She was a key figure in the development of News Corp during their marriage.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, the ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch and mother of three of his children, died at her home in Palm Beach, Florida, at the age of 81. She was an active partner in building News Corp during their 31-year marriage.
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