dubbed the most powerful man in television and known as “the king of TV” — is the secret buyer of Richard Gere’s Westchester estate, Gimme Shelter can exclusively reveal.
Gere’s Pound Ridge compound first hit the market last year for $28 million. Murphy, who did not return calls at press time, paid $24.15 million for the property.
Ginnel Real Estate, which repped the buyer and the seller, declined to comment. An Emmy and Tony Award winner, Murphy has created shows like “Glee,” “Nip/Tuck” and “The Politician,” as well as a series on the assassination of Gianni Versace.
His films include “Eat Pray Love.”The 49-acre estate is anchored by a three-story, 11,658-square-foot Colonial mansion with eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
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