CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87
Media mogul Ted Turner, the man who changed revolutionized television news, has died. He was 87. The media maverick, who founded CNN , the pioneering 24-hour network, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family…
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About Ted Turner
Robert Edward Turner III was an American businessman, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, and WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television. Turner also founded the television networks TNT, TBS, The Cartoon Network, Inc., and Turner Classic Movies, and acquired professional wrestling company Jim Crockett Promotions, which became the basis of the promotion World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
Everything about Ted Turner →- Occupation
- media proprietor, philanthropist, environmentalist, sailor
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- November 19, 1938
- Died
- May 6, 2026
- Website
- https://tedturner.com