Author and philanthropist Anna Murdoch-Mann dies at 81
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Anna Murdoch-Mann, aged 81, passed away on February 17 at her home in Palm Beach, Florida, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy as a devoted mother, author, and philanthropist.
- Born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1944, she emigrated to Australia at age 9, became a reporter, and was an active partner in building News Corp during her 31-year marriage to Rupert Murdoch.
- She authored three novels and dedicated much of her life to philanthropy, particularly supporting children’s causes through organizations like the Children’s Institute in Los Angeles and Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti.
- Anna was honored as a Dame of the Order of St. Gregory the Great by Pope
