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Rupert Murdoch weds Elena Zhukova in a picturesque vineyard in California

Rupert Murdoch, the founder of Fox News, married Elena Zhukova on Saturday in a joyful ceremony that was seen by close relatives and friends at his private California estate.

In March of this year, Murdoch, ninety-three, got engaged to Zhukova, a retired molecular biologist. Prior to the announcement of their engagement, the pair had been dating for a few months.

On Saturday afternoon, the wedding took place at Murdoch's house in Bel-Air, California, called Moraga. Many vineyards are located on the property, which is full with buildings with Mediterranean architectural influences. 2013 saw Murdoch purchase the property.

In official wedding photos, Zhukova was seen wearing a beautiful white dress and clutching a bouquet of Lily of the Valley flowers, while Murdoch was dressed in a dark suit and yellow tie. The pair was joined by close relatives and friends.

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Over the course of his 70-year career, Murdoch amassed a $25 billion media empire spanning Australia, Europe, and the United States. The media mogul declared in September of last year that he was leaving his positions as executive chairman of News Corp. and chairman of Fox Corporation. Murdoch became chairman emeritus, and his son Lachlan took over as chairman of both businesses.

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Murdoch said at the time, "I have been engaged daily with news and ideas for my entire professional life, and that will not change."

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"I am truly proud of what we have achieved collectively through the decades, and I owe much to my colleagues, whose contributions to our success have sometimes been unseen outside the company but are deeply appreciated by me."