Richard Leibner, a renowned talent agent known for transforming the careers of some of the most prominent figures in television news, has passed away at the age of 85 due to cancer. Leibner died Tuesday at his home in New York City. Throughout his illustrious career, Leibner represented a who's who of TV journalism, including Dan Rather, Mike Wallace, Bill Whitaker, Diane Sawyer, Chuck Scarborough, Andy Rooney, Norah O’Donnell, and Ed Bradley. His death marks the end of an era in the broadcasting industry, with many remembering him not just as an agent but as a mentor, friend, and influential figure who made a significant impact on the landscape of TV news.
Richard Leibner, pioneering agent of TV news stars, dies at 85 https://t.co/3MSdnkdsTx
Richard Leibner, pioneering agent of TV news stars, dies at 85 https://t.co/4bCgezvxqo
"Richard Leibner, the prominent talent agent who transformed the TV news business by guiding the careers of such renowned broadcast journalists as Dan Rather, Diane Sawyer, Mike Wallace, Andy Rooney and Norah O’Donnell, has died. He was 85." 🙏 https://t.co/Dd6nApPp29
#RIP Richard Leibner the superstar agent for everyone in broadcasting. So sorry to hear he's passed. A great guy, too. He loved the business. End of an era
Richard Leibner, Formative Agent for TV News Figures, Dies at 85 https://t.co/XycbP8d58A
Richard Leibner, a pioneering talent agent who represented such notable broadcast news journalists as Dan Rather, Diane Sawyer, Mike Wallace, Andy Rooney, Norah O’Donnell and Ed Bradley, died today at his home in New York City. He was 85 https://t.co/T4a4R6yZys
Richard Leibner, Influential Agent for News Anchors, Dies at 85 https://t.co/aunUlMBDBw
Legendary Agent Richard Leibner, Who Signed Some of Media's Biggest Stars, Dies at 85 https://t.co/jcHvO9usRJ
Talent agent Richard Leibner died Tuesday from cancer. He was 85 years old. Leibner served as an agent to some of the best-known anchors in TV news, including Dan Rather, Mike Wallace, Bill Whitaker, Diane Sawyer, Chuck Scarborough and more. https://t.co/PPcF4fJxo0
The legendary television agent Richard Leibner has died. There's so much I want to say about Richard. He was my agent for many years. More importantly, he was my friend, mentor and most reliable viewer. But for now, let me share what UTA's Jay Sures wrote a few minutes ago:
Richard Leibner, Agent Who Made News Anchors Into Stars, Dies at 85 https://t.co/PPcF4fJxo0
in memoriam, in advance of tonight’s finale: https://t.co/3iO3UTiOI5