Richard E. Berlin
Richard E. Berlin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1894 |
| Died | January 28, 1986 |
Richard E. Berlin(1894–1986) was the president and chief executive officer of theHearst Foundation.
Work
[edit]In his early career Berlin directed advertising forThe Smart SetandMcClure'smagazines.[1]In 1919 he joined theHearst Corporation,where he stayed until his retirement in 1973.[1]In 1941William Randolph Hearstpersonally chose him as successor to his role.[1]In 1942 Berlin became president of the company and after Hearst's death in 1951 he became chief executive officer.[1]
William Randolph Hearst, Jr.claimed in 1991 that Berlin had suffered fromAlzheimer's diseasestarting in the mid-1960s and that caused him to shut down several Hearst newspapers without just cause.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Berlin's daughter wasWarhol superstarBrigid Berlin.He was also the godfather of writerA.J. Cronin’s youngest son.
Death
[edit]Berlin died inRye, New Yorkon January 28, 1986.[1][3]
References
[edit]- ^abcde"Richard E. Berlin, 92; Served as Chief Executive for Hearst".Los Angeles Times.January 31, 1986.Retrieved19 November2012.
- ^Hearst, Jr. William Randolph and Jack Casserly.The Hearsts: Father and Son.New York: Roberts Rinehart, 1991.
- ^Saxon, Wolfgang (January 29, 1986)."RICHARD E. BERLIN, EX-LEADER OF THE HEARST CORPORATION, 92".The New York Times.New York.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved19 November2012.