Gerald Levin, Visionary Former CEO of Time Warner, Passes Away at 84

Levin's legacy is marked by the infamous AOL-Time Warner merger, a visionary yet disastrous deal that reshaped the media landscape.

Gerald Levin, the former CEO of Time Warner, died at 84 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Levin was a key figure in the $350 billion AOL-Time Warner merger, the largest in U.S. corporate history, which ultimately failed.
Despite the merger's failure, Levin is remembered for his earlier successes, including the expansion of HBO and the creation of the Full Service Network concept.
Levin's later years were dedicated to spiritual pursuits and holistic healing, founding the Moonview Sanctuary with his third wife.
The AOL-Time Warner merger, while a financial disaster, highlighted the early recognition of the internet's potential in the media industry.