Richard Parsons‘ death has left the business world mourning the loss of a visionary leader. Known for his steady leadership, Parsons played a crucial role in reshaping Time Warner following its troubled merger with AOL.

Richard D. Parsons, a long-time banking executive who took the helm of Time Warner during a troubled time for the communications company and who helped Citigroup navigate the financial crisis, died on Thursday at age 76.

Richard Parsons, one of corporate America's most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup, died Thursday. Parsons, who died at his Manhattan home, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015 and cited “unanticipated complications” from the disease for cutting back on work a few years later.

Richard Parsons, a Black executive lauded for his efforts leading Time Warner and Citigroup, died on Thursday (Dec. 26) at the age of 76. Richard Parsons navigated deals such as splitting one-time Internet giant AOL from Time Warner and other notable moves.

Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives, passed away Thursday at 76. A longtime leader at Time Warner and Citigroup, Parsons was widely admired for his diplomatic leadership and ability to navigate crises.

Parsons was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015 and cited “unanticipated complications” from the disease for cutting back on work a few years later.

Richard Parsons, a distinguished American business executive renowned for his leadership roles at Time Warner and Citigroup, passed away on Thursday (December 26) at the age of 76. He died at

Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup, died Thursday. He was 76.