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15 Oct 2009 12:49

One of a kind

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Bruce Wasserstein, the legendary dealmaker who in recent years led Lazard, died at 61 on October 14. Wasserstein was hospitalised earlier in the week with an irregular heartbeat.

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The legendary dealmaker put an indelible mark on the firm in his seven years at the helm. Wasserstein’s outsize persona helped unite the divided house and push it from private to public. But a firm that has lasted 161 years can sustain the loss of even the most standout banker.

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