Los Angeles, California – Nonagenarian billionaire Rupert Murdoch has recently announced his engagement to Elena Zhukova, a retired molecular biologist. This engagement comes just months after the media mogul called off his previous engagement to Ann Lesley Smith, as reported by The New York Times.
Murdoch, who is turning 93 next Monday, has had a quick turnaround in his romantic life, with this being his second engagement within a year. The couple is said to have started dating in the summer and are planning to tie the knot at Murdoch’s luxury vineyard and estate in California.
Zhukova, 67, is known for being the mother of Russian American art collector Dasha Zhukova, who was previously married to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. The relationship between Murdoch and Zhukova has been making headlines recently, with images of the couple surfacing on various news sites.
Despite stepping down as chairman of News Corporation last November, Murdoch remains active in the media industry, holding the title of chairman emeritus of Fox Corporation. Throughout his life, Murdoch has been married four times, with his most recent marriage to former model Jerry Hall ending in divorce in August 2022.
Details about the upcoming wedding, including the date and location, have not been disclosed by Murdoch’s office, leaving many curious about the next chapter in the billionaire’s love life. With a net worth of $9 billion, Murdoch’s personal life continues to be a topic of interest for many, as he navigates romance and business in his later years.