Summary
Anna Murdoch-Mann, a writer and former wife of Rupert Murdoch, has passed away at the age of 81. She was involved in building News Corp and had three children with Murdoch. Anna lived her final days in Palm Beach, Florida, surrounded by her family.
Key Facts
- Anna Murdoch-Mann was married to media mogul Rupert Murdoch for 31 years.
- She was mother to three children: Elisabeth, James, and Lachlan Murdoch.
- Anna was involved in News Corp and influenced significant business decisions.
- She died on February 17 at her home in Florida, surrounded by family.
- Born in Glasgow, she moved to Australia at the age of nine.
- She wrote several novels, including one about a media family.
- In 1999, she and Murdoch divorced, with her receiving a $1.7 billion settlement.
- Anna was involved in philanthropy and served on several hospital boards.