Frank Stanton Dies

Frank Stanton, a broadcasting pioneer and CBS president for 26 years who helped build its TV operation into the "Tiffany network," has died at the age of 98.

Stanton died in his sleep at his Boston home on Sunday, said longtime friend Elisabeth Allison.

"He took an afternoon nap and never woke up," Allison said, her voice chocking with grief.

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Stanton, whose wife died more than a decade ago, has no immediate survivors, Allison said.

"His explicit instructions were there should be no memorial service of any sort and that no contribution in his name should be suggested," Allison told The Associated Press.

Rest In Peace, Frank.