The cuts for CNBC come as Versant prepares to showcase its first-ever financial results next week. The company separated from NBCUniversal late last year.
"As I've gone through the six years, one thing I've realized over those six years is that it might be impossible for one man to do all of America. I needed someone else to come in and help me do America on a daily basis."
"While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the remarkable life of an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for. Rest in Peace, Dad."