Jake Kanter, Jill Goldsmith Sumner Redstone, a towering industry figure who built a business empire that included Viacom, Paramount Pictures and CBS, has died at the age of 97.Confirming the news on Wednesday morning, National Amusements said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sumner M.
Redstone, the self-made businessman, philanthropist and World War II veteran who built one of the largest collections of media assets in the world.
He passed away yesterday at the age of 97.“Over the course of his distinguished life and career, Sumner played a critical role in shaping the landscape of the modern media and entertainment industry.
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