Richard Leibner, famed agent of prominent TV journalists, dies at 85
FOX News - 2024-04-10T01:32:46.000Z

Richard Leibner, an influential talent agent known for representing some of the most prominent voices in cable news, died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 85. Throughout his 58-year career, Leibner garnered a reputation as a pioneer in the media industry, representing major media personalities, including Mike Wallace, Dan Rather, Diane Sawyer and Norah O’Donnell. Formerly an accountant, he founded N.S. Bienstock, a media representation firm responsible for developing the careers...

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