Anna de Peyster, formerly known as Anna Torv, passed away last week at the age of 79. She was married to Rupert Murdoch for 31 years and played a significant role in his media empire. During their divorce, she forfeited billions but secured control over their four children's family wealth. Anna was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1944 to an Estonian merchant sailor, and her family moved to Australia when she was young. She began her journalism career as a reporter for the Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Sydney Daily Mirror, where she met Rupert Murdoch.

Their marriage lasted from 1967 to 1999, during which time Rupert built his global media empire. Their union produced three children: Elisabeth, Lachlan, and James, while she was also a stepmother to Murdoch's daughter Prudence from his first marriage. After their divorce, Anna played a pivotal role in managing family assets and maintaining a close relationship with her children. Her significant contributions to journalism and her familial legacy are remembered in the media.

Anna de Peyster's passing marks the end of an era in both personal and media history. She was a key figure both in her own right and as part of Rupert Murdoch's life, influencing the family structure within one of the world’s most powerful media dynasties. The narrative of her life reflects a remarkable journey from her roots in Scotland and Estonia to becoming part of a global media spectacle, leaving behind a profound impact on her family and the journalism industry.