William S. Paley

William Samuel Paley (September 28, 1901 – October 26, 1990) was an American businessman, philanthropist,  broadcaster and founder of CBS. He was a Chicago-born cigar salesman. In 1928 he purchased a small group of radio stations. From that start he built CBS into a dominant force in radio and television.

Paley died in New York City on October 26, 1990 from kidney failure, aged 89.

 References 

Category:1901 births
Category:1990 deaths
Category:Philanthropists from Chicago
Category:American television producers
Category:Businesspeople from Chicago
Category:Deaths from renal failure
Category:Disease-related deaths in New York City