On August 1 1, American media tycoon Lei Shidong died at the age of 97. His "media empire" has a number of film and television and broadcasting companies, including CBS and Viacom. As the only tycoon in the media industry who can compete with Murdoch, his total assets exceed $50 billion. ?

Summer Lei Shidong is the founder, chairman and CEO of Viacom, one of the largest media groups in the world, and one of the richest and most successful entrepreneurs in the global media industry. He established a global media empire, from publishing houses to film production, to cinema lines and video rental; From children's channel to MTV music TV that teenagers like; From cable TV and radio stations to outdoor media and theme parks.

Lei Shidong has made great achievements in the entertainment and communication industries. He served as chairman of the Board of Directors of the Motion Picture Association of America and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Television Foundation and the Television Broadcasting Museum.

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Most of Sumner Redstone's wealth comes from his holdings of CBS and Viacom. 20 10 September, Sumner M. Redstone Foundation donated $654.38+500,000 to eliminate extreme poverty.

In addition, the Foundation sponsored the "Ending Polio Concert", which raised $654.38 billion from all over the world, including $4 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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