R.I.P. John ToryR.I.P. John Tory

TORONTO -- It is with the greatest sadness that Rogers Communications learned this weekend of the unexpected passing of long time company director, friend and great Canadian, John A. Tory.

"Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy go out to Liz Tory and all her family at this time for their loss," said Alan Horn, Chairman of the Board of Rogers Communications. "John was a great man who was kind, wise and generous to everyone. He was a dear friend and confidant of Ted Rogers, the entire Rogers family and everyone at Rogers Communications from our very beginnings. He will be sorely missed in so many respects."

Rogers Communications Inc. (Toronto: RCI)