Anna Murdoch Mann (born 30th June 1944, age: 78 years) is a famous name in the Scottish and Australian media. She has been introduced mainly as the ex-wife of billionaire Rupert Murdoch. But let us tell you that by profession Anna is a journalist, author, writer, and novelist. She has written books and articles in her previous years of life.
She has worked with news agencies as a journalist. She remained a part of the news because of her ex-husband’s controversial marriage. In 2023 Anna became trending on Google because her first husband Rupert Murdoch decided to get married again at the age of 92 years.
Who is Anna Murdoch Mann?
Anna Murdoch Mann is a popular figure in Scotland because of her connection with Rupert Murdoch. However, Anna is divorced from Rupert since 1999 but the newsagent never forgot to connect her name with Rupert Murdoch’s controversies.
She was married to Rupert for almost 32 years. Another thing that made Anna a famous figure is her profession as a journalist with news agencies like Sydney’s Daily Mirror.
Biography (Early Life)
Anna Murdoch Mann was born in Glasgow, Scotland as per her Wikipedia page. She is now experiencing her old age of 78 years because she rejuvenated on 30th June 1944. After her birth in Scotland, her parents moved to Australia in 1953 when Anna was almost a kid.
Living there in Australia she spent her childhood in Sydney. Anna’s real name is Anna Torv (Anna Maria dePeyster).
While living in Sydney she completed her schooling. Anna had been educated by nuns at the Sister of Mercy School, but by the time she was 16 she was hungry for adventure so she at that time decided to try her hand at journalism.
At a very young she got offered a job as a clerk in the finance department of Sydney’s Murdoch-owned Daily Mirror. Anna then went to Our Lady Mercy College, Paramatta, New South Wales, Australia to have a bachelor’s degree. In 1984 Anna Mann completed a Masters’s degree at New York University, specializing in literature and mythology.
Wiki & Bio
| Real Name | Anna Maria dePeyster |
| Also Known as | Anna Murdoch Mann Anna Mann Anna Murdoch Anna Torv |
| Occupation | Journalist, Writer |
| Age (as of 2023) | 78 Years Old. |
| Birthdate | 30 June 1944 |
| Birthplace | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Current Residence | America |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Net Worth | $1.8 billion-$2 billion USD. (approx.) |
| Qualification | Graduate. |
| Alma mater | Sister of Mercy School Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. |
| Ethnicity | Mixed. |
| Nationality | American/ British/Australian |
| Religion | Catholic |
Family, Siblings (Nationality & Ethnicity)
Anna Murdoch Mann got was born to Jakob Trov (an Estonian merchant seaman) and to Sylvia Braida, a Scottish dry cleaner. Her parents fall in love with each other when they met for the first time. Their marriage resulted in the birth of Anna first and then her three siblings. Ann has two younger brothers and one younger sister.
Her parents were running a dry cleaning business in Glasgow before shifting to Australia. When her family moved to Australia they ended their Dry-cleaning business which helped them earn in Scotland.
Anna Murdoch Mann’s parents established a picnic park outside Sydney but did not make it successful as they got bankrupt. Her mother left the home after they got bankrupt. Her mother then began leaving in a nursing home in rural NSW, suffering from Alzheimer’s.
At Cavan, the Murdoch farm close to Canberra where Anna Murdoch Mann’s father had moved 15 years earlier, passed away in 1989. He was 77 years old, and Anna dedicated 77 yellow box gum trees to his memory near the spot where his ashes were dispersed.
She told The Weekly she was relieved her father was not still around to see the breakdown of her marriage. After her mother and father went out of her life she began taking care of her three siblings, Anna was born as the eldest kid of her parents.
“I had to take responsibility. I mean [I was] the one taking them to places or making sure they went to the dentist and that kind of stuff … so if they didn’t get out of bed in the morning to go to school, it was [my] responsibility.”
| Father | Jakob Tõrv |
| Mother | Sylvia Braida |
| Brother | Two brother |
| Sister | One Sister |
Anna Murdoch Mann Husband & Divorce
Anna Murdoch Mann met her first husband Rupert Murdoch when she got appointed as Murdoch’s Biographer at Daily Mirror. As she was beautiful and talented Rupert fall in love with her. Finally, in 1967 Anna and Rupert got married. But it was Anna’s first marriage whereas her husband’s second marriage.
Rupert was married to Patricia Booker before getting married to Anna. Anna remained married to Rupert till 1999. She gives birth to three kids Elisabeth Murdoch (born 1968), Lachlan Murdoch (born 1971), and to James Murdoch (born 1972).
Anna Murdoch Mann’s elder daughter was born on 22nd August 1968 and is now titled an Australian-born British and American media executive based in the United Kingdom. She is a businesswoman who founded Shine Group, the UK-based TV program production company in 2001.
Anna’s second-born Lachlan Murdoch is now 51 years old as he was born on 8 September 1971. Lachlan Murdoch is a businessman and executive chairman of Nova Entertainment. Anna’s third kid her son James was born on 13 December 1972. James is now working as a businessman and has remained CEO of many companies in past.
Anna after divorcing Rupert got married to William Mann, a financier. They married at a surprise ceremony in the Lady Chapel of New York’s St Patrick’s Cathedral. She began living in The Hamptons with her second husband. But sadly her second marriage did not go long as her husband William Mann died in 2017. After her second husband’s death Anna is now married Ashton dePeyster in April 2019.
Kids, Grandchildren, Ex-Spouse
| Marital Status | Married. |
| Husband | Ashton dePeyster |
| Ex-Husband | Rupert Murdoch William Mann |
| Marriage Date | In 2019 |
| Relationship Status | Married. |
| Boyfriend | Ashton dePeyster |
| Son(s) | Lachlan Murdoch (born 1971) James Murdoch (born 1972) |
| Daughter | Elisabeth Murdoch (born 1968) |
Career- Journalist, Writer, Books
Anna Murdoch Mann came into the limelight when she began working at Daily Mirror at a very young. She grabbed higher positions like the editor of the cadet newspaper very early just because of her talent.
During her job in Daily Mirror, she demanded to interview her boss Rupert Murdoch. Rupert remained impressed with her writing skills. Anna also raised experience as a journalist by working at Sydney Daily Telegraph.
Gaining more experience in journalism Anna became a member of the board of directors of News Corporation. She came out as a novelist when her first novel ‘In Her Own Image’, got published. She then wrote two other books Family Business (Morrow, 1988) and Coming to Terms (1992). Since her divorce from Rupert, she has not shared in detail what profession she began following after it.
Net Worth, House, Yacht
On June 8, 1999, When Anna Murdoch Mann got divorced from Rupert she got a high amount for getting divorced from the Billionaire businessman. Anna got $1.7 billion (including $110 million in cash) after the final settlement of their assets which Rupert and Anna use to hold together during their 32 years of marriage.
As of now, Anna’s net worth may have increased which may now vary between $1.8 billion-$2 billion USD. In 2014 it was titled that Anna’s divorce from Rupert has remained the most expensive divorce settlement of all time.
Facts You Need to Know About Anna Murdoch Mann
- As a catholic woman in 1998, she received the honor of The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great.
- She owns the yacht Dancing Hare which was built as Lady Ghislaine for Robert Maxwell.
- Her yacht cost $15000000 USD.
- Anna is not available anywhere on social media as of 2023.
- Anna Mann always loves to wear pearl necklaces.
- She is the grandmother of her 10 grandchildren.
- Her ex-husband Rupert remained a chairperson and CEO of the News Corporation from 1980-2013.
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FAQ
Where is Anna Murdoch Mann now?
She is living in America.
How old is Anna Murdoch Mann?
Anna is now 78 years old as of March 2023.
How long was Anna Murdoch married to Rupert?
She remained married to her first husband Rupert Murdoch for 32 years.
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