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Richard Parsons, Former Time Warner CEO, Dies at 76

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Legendary media executive Dick Parsons, former Time Warner CEO, passes away at 76, leaving behind a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
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  • Parsons was credited with reviving the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, helping to preserve a vital cultural institution and landmark.
  • As Time Warner's CEO from 2002 to 2008, Parsons navigated the company through a tumultuous period, overseeing the AOL merger and laying the groundwork for its eventual split.
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