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Longtime Rogers executive Alan Horn has died

By Connie Thiessen Rogers Communications Inc. announced yesterday night the passing of Alan Horn, longtime company executive, family ally, and member of the board of directors. “Alan was one of the most devoted and astute leaders I have ever worked with,” said Edward Rogers, chairman of Rogers Communications, in a statement issued late Monday. “He’s made immeasurable contributions to the company over the past 30 years and for that, we are forever grateful. He not only served as a confidante to Ted, and a trusted advisor to the Board, he was a mentor and a friend to me.” Horn first joined...