93-year-old J. Richard Munro, former Time Inc. CEO and key figure in the 1989 Warner Communications merger, passed away from melanoma.

J. Richard Munro, former chairman and CEO of Time Inc., has died at 93 from melanoma. He played a key role in the 1989 merger with Warner Communications, forming the largest media corporation at that time. Munro was pivotal in establishing HBO as a major subscription cable channel. Born in 1931 in Syracuse, NY, he began his career at Sports Illustrated and served in the Marines during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and six grandchildren.

September 04, 2024
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