NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Ron Meyer was involved in an affair with actress Charlotte Kirk that ultimately led to his ouster at the entertainment company on Tuesday, according to two individuals with knowledge of the situation.
Meyer was forced out from his post after a 25-year run after failing to disclose that he had reached a private settlement with Kirk.
According to a statement from Meyer that did not name Kirk as the woman involved in the affair, unidentified third parties had learned of the settlement and were extorting the executive for money.The affair occurred eight years ago, the sources told Variety.Kirk also had an extramarital affair with former Warner Bros.
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