Donald Newhouse, billionaire newspaper mogul and heir to media empire, dead at 96
Donald Newhouse, a prominent newspaper mogul and president of Advance Publications, passed away at the age of 96. He was known for his leadership in the media industry and his ability to navigate the transition to the internet age. Newhouse was remembered for his wisdom, kindness, and dedication to quality journalism.
- ▪Donald Newhouse died at his home in New Jersey, as confirmed by his family.
- ▪He oversaw 35 newspapers under Advance Publications, a company founded by his father in 1922.
- ▪Newhouse was known for his thoughtful leadership style and his commitment to quality journalism.
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- ▪ Donald E. Newhouse, Low-Profile Heir to a Media Empire, Dies at 96 — NYT > Top Stories
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US News Donald Newhouse, billionaire newspaper mogul and heir to media empire, dead at 96 By Associated Press Published May 26, 2026, 10:39 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Donald E. Newhouse, president of one of the largest family-controlled publishing companies in the nation and a former board chairman of The Associated Press, died Tuesday. He was 96 and died at his home in New Jersey, his family said. During his career, Newhouse served as president of the Star-Ledger in Newark, New Jersey and head of Advance Publications’ newspaper group, which he navigated into the internet age. “You reveled in his company.
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