A legendary chief in the broadcast tv and organization globe, and a significant aspect of our success at WPLG, has died. Tom Murphy died Wednesday at his home in New York at the age of 96.
Murphy was Chairman and Chief Government Officer of Funds Towns and oversaw the $3.5 billion merger with ABC in 1985. 10 a long time later, Murphy declared the $19 billion merger of Funds Towns/ABC with The Walt Disney Organization.
“Tom Murphy was unequalled in our marketplace, not just for his business achievements, but for his impeccable ethics, his unwavering kindness and his boundless generosity,” reported Robert Iger, former CEO of The Walt Disney Corporation. Murphy served on the board of directors for Disney until 2004.
Murphy was most not long ago on the board of directors for Berkshire Hathaway, which is owned by Warren Buffett, and the mum or dad corporation of WPLG, Inc.
“Tom Murphy has taught me much more about managing a enterprise than any other particular person,” Buffett instructed The Walt Disney Business. “Tom led by illustration, and it was very efficient, whether or not you were a pauper or a prince. He did not distinguish amongst the two.”
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Murphy also served on the board of directors for WPLG up till his dying on Wednesday.
“Tom was a legend in our marketplace. We were being honored he served on the WPLG Board of Directors. He liked broadcasting. Even at age 96, he remained passionate about how we can serve our communities, claimed Bert Medina, WPLG President and CEO. “Beyond his awareness and working experience although, Tom was a type, sincere and moral male. We at WPLG will miss his guidance and his friendship.”
Murphy’s wife, Suzanne Crosby Murphy, passed away in 2009. He is survived by four kids and by nine grandchildren.
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