Rupert Murdoch steps down: Social media abuzz with Succession memes and jokes as Lachlan takes over

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Rupert Murdoch steps down: Social media abuzz with Succession memes and jokes as Lachlan takes over

In a real-life twist reminiscent of HBO's Succession, media magnate Rupert Murdoch announced his departure as chairman of News Corp and Fox Corporation, passing the torch to his eldest son, Lachlan Murdoch. The announcement on September 21 had fans drawing uncanny parallels between the Murdoch family's corporate drama and the hit TV series.