✎ About Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr.

Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr. was born on November 08, 1927 in United States. Longtime chairman of Conde Nast Publications Samuel "Si" Newhouse died on October 1 at age 89. He and his brother Donald had taken over their father Sam's multimillion-dollar publishing and broadcasting empire, Advanced Publications, when Sam died in 1979. Si served as Conde Nast chairman for 40 years before quietly retiring to the role of chairman emeritus in early 2015. During his tenure, he and his brother expanded the media empire they inherited into one of the country's largest privately owned companies, adding additional newspapers and magazines--among them such titles as The New Yorker and Wired--to go along with existing publications like Vogue. The two additionally acquired cable TV firm Bright House Networks, the online entertainment and social news site Reddit, and a sizable stake in Discovery Communications. They sold Bright House Networks to John Malone's Charter Communications in April 2016 for $11.4 billion in stock and cash. Si also owned an extensive art collection, including works by Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns.
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As per our current Database, Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr. has been died on October 1, 2017(2017-10-01) (aged 89)\nManhattan, New York City, US.

🎂 Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr. - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr. die, Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr. was 89 years old.

Popular As	Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr.
Occupation	Media
Age	89 years old
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Born	November 08, 1927 (United States)
Birthday	November 08
Town/City	United States
Nationality	United States

🌙 Zodiac

Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr.’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr. was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.

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Biography/Timeline

1948

Newhouse gave money to charity, including $15 million to Syracuse University. He was also an art collector, who at one time owned one of the most valuable paintings in the world, a Jackson Pollock drip painting, titled No. 5, 1948. Newhouse was listed by Art News as among the top 200 art Collectors in the world.

1951

He was married to Jane Franke from 1951–59, and they had three children, Sam, Wynn (died 2010), and Pamela. In 1973, he married Victoria Carrington Benedict de Ramel, who survived him.

2014

Prior to his death, he had an estimated net worth of $9.5 billion, and he was ranked the 46th richest American by Forbes magazine in 2014.