Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, aged 92, is set to tie the knot with his partner, Elena Zhukova, a retired scientist, according to reports from the Washington Post.
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The couple plans to exchange vows on June 1, 2024 at Murdoch’s California estate and vineyard, Moraga.
Details of the upcoming ceremony were revealed by a source close to Murdoch, although representatives for the media executive have yet to comment on the news.
Zhukova, originally from Russia, pursued her studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, specializing in molecular biology with a focus on diabetes research.
Notably, her daughter, Dasha Zhukova, was previously married to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, an ally of Vladimir Putin. Abramovich’s connections led to his inclusion in early western sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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For Murdoch, this will mark his fifth marriage. With a net worth estimated at $8.3 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Murdoch has previously been married to four women, including model Jerry Hall, whom he divorced in 2022.
His prior spouses include Patricia Booker, Anna Murdoch Mann, and Wendi Murdoch.
Zhukova, on the other hand, was previously married to billionaire energy investor Alexander Zhukov.
The impending nuptials have drawn attention, given Murdoch’s influential position in the media world and his storied personal life. As the wedding date approaches, anticipation mounts regarding the union of the media magnate and his partner.
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