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Packer's wrath: the CEOs, friends and politicians on the receiving end

Chief executives, politicians and journalists all received fiery emails from James Packer as his mental health deteriorated, writes Michael Smith

Michael Smith

Billionaire James Packer had a habit of firing off fiery messages to his employees, business partners, politicians and journalists as he became increasingly volatile due to his deteriorating mental health.

Former business associates of the former Crown Resorts chairman say threatening emails to one executive outlined at the NSW gaming inquiry this week were not surprising.

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Michael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com

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