Read this: Rupert Murdoch: don't fear an old man in his twilight years - Media - The Observer

Summary: For in case you're still counting candles Mr Murdoch hits the big 80 on Friday. An age, moreover, that renders 10-year business commitments notional, going on totally ridiculous. Why, then, does so much of the reaction to his cleared BSkyB deal assume the old boy has suddenly become immortal - guardian.co.uk