Former Time Warner CEO Gerald M. Levin Dies at 84

Gerald M. Levin, former CEO of Time Warner, has passed away at 84. He was known for orchestrating the ill-fated merger between Time Warner and America Online, which was widely regarded as one of the most disastrous corporate unions in American history. The merger initially celebrated as a pivotal moment, ultimately became emblematic of the excesses and failures of the dot-com bubble and the pursuit of so-called synergy. Reflecting on Mr. Levin’s legacy, Richard Parsons described him as a visionary with a keen understanding of the evolving digital landscape in the media and entertainment industry.