It was his decision to sell Marvel to Disney, whereupon he got involved in other Disney businesses, including LucasArts. He is also known for being a major philanthropist for cancer treatment and transgender transition surgery, as well as being former President Donald Trump's leading campaign donor and confidant. He was then appointed by Trump to the Department of Veterans Affairs, now being accused of breaking the law by House Democrats.
Ms Gates, Ms Lifford and Ms Cole Hill have hired Dan Stormer, a partner with the Pasadena law firm Hadsell, Stormer, Keeny, Richardson and Rennick, to negotiate separate exit settlements, say people close to the situation.