Richard Parsons Steps Down as Interim Chairman of CBS
Several years ago, Mr. Parsons was found to have a rare form of blood cancer known as multiple myeloma. His disease went into remission after he underwent a stem cell transplant. In a statement released by CBS, he said, “Unfortunately, unanticipated complications have created additional new challenges, and my doctors have advised that cutting back on my current commitments is essential to my overall recovery.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/21/business/richard-parsons-cbs-chairman.html
Richard Parsons steps down from CBS board, citing complications from multiple myeloma
CBS Corp. interim chairman Richard Parsons is resigning because of health issues. New board member Strauss Zelnick will succeed him.
In a statement Sunday, Mr. Parsons said he has been fighting multiple myeloma and complications have now arisen that has led his doctors to advise reducing his workload. Mr. Parsons had only joined the CBS board about six weeks ago.
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