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Former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes has died

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 19: Fox News chairman Roger Ailes walks with his wife Elizabeth Tilson as they leave the News Corp building, July 19, 2016 in New York City. As of late Tuesday afternoon, Ailes and 21st Century Fox are reportedly in discussions concerning his departure from his position as chairman of Fox News. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 19: Fox News chairman Roger Ailes walks with his wife Elizabeth Tilson as they leave the News Corp building, July 19, 2016 in New York City. As of late Tuesday afternoon, Ailes and 21st Century Fox are reportedly in discussions concerning his departure from his position as chairman of Fox News. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
May 18, 2017

Roger Ailes, the Fox News founder and ex-chairman has died at the age of 77.

Ailes’ wife released a statement to Fox News Thursday saying he died this morning. In the statement, she called him a patriot who “affected the lives of many millions.”

Ailes departed Fox News in July 2016 after several women accused him of sexual harassment.

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