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Ted Rogers dies

TORONTO – Ted Rogers died this morning at his Toronto home. He was 75. Rogers suffered from congestive heart failure and saw his health weaken over the past few years, especially recently. He was surrounded by loved ones when he died at his home in Toronto, said a company statement, Rogers, known for his indefatigable drive, and relentless passion for communications, built Rogers Communications from a single radio station into a Canadian and North American leader in wireless telecommunications, cable television, broadcasting, publishing and more. His name is synonymous with innovative, high-quality communications products across Canada, products that improved and...