Robert E. Murray

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Robert Murray
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
SpouseBrenda Lou Moore
Children3

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]

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[change | change source]

  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."[permanent 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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