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Sumner Redstone, a ruthless litigator, shrewd deal maker and massive media mogul, has died. WSJ's Keach Hagey, who penned the only biography on the mogul, and WSJ media editor Amol Sharma ...

The death of Sumner Redstone, “a ferocious dealmaker who elbowed his way into Hollywood”, robs the movie industry of one of its most eccentric and influential characters, says the Financial Times.

Sumner Redstone, Viacom Chairman Emeritus, will step down from the company's board after the company's annual meeting in February. WSJ's Keach Hagey explains on Lunch Break with Tanya Rivero.