Who are Rupert Murdoch’s children? What to know about the media magnate’s successor and family

Over the years, Murdoch’s family has also risen into the spotlight — accompanied by stories of vindictive business tactics and inter-family rivalries

Murdoch family tree Picture: AP

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch on Monday announced that he would be stepping downas the leader of both Fox News’ parent company and his News Corp media holdings — with his son, Lachlan, set to take his place.

Through his decades-long career, Murdoch, 92, built an empire — beginning with his father’s newspaper in Adelaide, Australia — and became a multibillionaire. In the U.S., his creation of Fox News has notably influenced American politics, making Murdoch a hero to some and pariah to others.