“Rupert Murdoch, 92, Getting Married Again”

Renowned media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, at the age of 92, is poised to embark on his fifth marriage, as confirmed by his team on Friday. Murdoch, former chairman of Fox and News Corps, is set to tie the knot with his girlfriend Elena Zhukova, a 67-year-old Russian molecular biologist, in July at his California wine estate. Their relationship blossomed after Zhukova met Murdoch during a family gathering arranged by one of his former wives.

This impending marriage marks Murdoch’s sixth engagement and fifth wedding. Throughout his life, dating back to 1956, Murdoch has been married four times and has welcomed six children from these unions. Notably, he was briefly engaged to US model and radio host Ann Lesley Smith, who was significantly younger than him.

Here’s a glimpse into the notable marriages of Rupert Murdoch:

1. Patricia Booker: Murdoch’s first wife, an Australian model and flight attendant, married him in 1956. They had a daughter named Prudence before divorcing in 1967. Booker remarried post-divorce and passed away in 1998.
2. Anna Maria Torv: A journalist, Torv became Murdoch’s second wife shortly after his divorce from Booker. Their marriage lasted 32 years, making it his longest union. The couple had three children: Elisabeth, Lachlan, and James, all of whom have been involved in the family business. Torv once described Murdoch as “extremely hard, ruthless, and determined.”
3. Wendi Deng: Murdoch’s third wife, a Chinese national, married him in 1999, just two weeks after his divorce from Torv. Deng, an entrepreneur and movie producer, shares two daughters, Grace and Chloe, with Murdoch.
4. Jerry Hall: In 2016, Murdoch married his fourth wife, US model and actor Jerry Hall, after being introduced by one of his sisters. Hall, previously in a relationship with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, was married to Murdoch for six years before their divorce in 2022.

Each marriage in Murdoch’s life has carried its own unique dynamics, spanning different periods and backgrounds. As he prepares for his upcoming nuptials with Zhukova, Murdoch’s personal life continues to intrigue and captivate observers worldwide.

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