45 of the Richest Celebrities Whose Talent and Hard Work Has Translated into a Huge Net Worth
Roger Ailes – $200 Million
Roger Ailes, the former CEO of Fox News, passed away on May 18, 2017, leaving behind a legacy and a sizable fortune. Ailes spearheaded Fox News in 1996, creating a conservative media powerhouse. His wealth stood at $200 million at the time of his death.
He began his media career as a local television talk show, “The Mike Douglas Show,” fresh out of school, as a production assistant before powering his way up to being an executive producer. He continued to work with various other Republican political figures, such as Donald Trump, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush.