Robert E. Murray

Robert Edward Murray (January 13, 1940 – October 25, 2020) was an American mining engineer and businessman. He was the chief executive officer of Murray Energy Corporation, a mining corporation based in St. Clairsville, Ohio.[1] He is one of the largest independent operators of coal mines in the United States.[2]

Robert Murray
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Robert Murray 2019
Born
Robert Edward Murray

(1940-01-13)January 13, 1940
DiedOctober 25, 2020(2020-10-25) (aged 80)
Alma materOhio State University
West Virginia University
OccupationBusiness executive
Spouse(s)Brenda Lou Moore
Children3

In June 2017, Murray sued John Oliver and HBO for "inciting viewers of harm over Murray".[3] The HBO suit was dismissed with prejudice on February 21, 2018.[4]

Murray was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in 2016.[5] He died from the illness in St. Clairsville, Ohio on October 25, 2020 at the age of 80.[6]

References

  1. "A Message from our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer". Murray Energy Corporation. 2016. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  2. Bennett, David (Jan. 30, 2007). "Mining for answers; Politician, coal industry leader seek separate safety solutions in response to West Virginia tragedies."[dead link]. Crain's Cleveland Business. Retrieved on August 14, 2007.
  3. Woodruff, Betsy (June 21, 2017). "Republican Coal King Sues HBO Over John Oliver's Show". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  4. Leonard French (2018-02-23). "Murray Energy lawsuit against John Oliver DISMISSED". Lawful Masses. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
  5. Woodruff, Betsy. "Republican Coal King Sues HBO Over John Oliver's Show". Daily Beast. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  6. Founder of Murray Energy, Bob Murray, dead at 80

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