CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87

As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.

By Jonathan Kandell

Ted Turner obituary

One of the great innovators of television who founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, and built a vast media empire If Orson Welles’s 1941 film Citizen Kane had been made as a TV movie 60 years later, its Kane would have been Ted Turner. Thanks to Welles, the figure of William Randolph Hearst, who dominated the American media world in the early part of the 20th century, is now better remembered for the flamboyant personal life portrayed on film. Turner, who has died aged 87, was lu...

By Michael Carlson

Brash CNN founder Ted Turner dies

Turner had a larger-than-life personality, and used it to launch the country's first 24/7 all-news network.

By David Folkenflik

CNN founder and cable news pioneer Ted Turner dead at 87

CNN founder and business mogul Ted Turner has died at age 87, according to CNN.

Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87

Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media empire that included groundbreaking news network CNN, has died.

Ted Turner, founder of CNN, dead at 87

The famed entrepreneur, television producer and philanthropist founded CNN, the 24-hour network that revolutionized the broadcast news industry.

CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87

Ted Turner revolutionized news media and became one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era.

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Ted Turner created CNN in 1980, revolutionising the way America, and the world, got their news, and then went on to become one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era. A brash risk taker, Turner – whose death aged 87 was announced on Wednesday – helped reshape the television industry in the late 20th century. He also made a name for himself with spectacular business deals, his ownership of professional sports clubs, a marriage to actress Jane Fonda, his leadershi...

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CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, dies at age 87

CNN founder Ted Turner has died at age 87

By David Bauder

Ted Turner was Braves’ manager for a night during prolific media mogul career

Ted Turner, the legendary businessman and philanthropist, passed away Wednesday at the age of 87. His obituary contains layers upon layers, including his status as the founder of cable news, when he formed Cable News Network, now known as CNN. Turner began his career as the head of the advertising agency his father formed, Turner […]

CNN founder Ted Turner has died at age 87

A brash risk taker, Turner -- whose death was announced on Wednesday -- helped reshape the television industry in the late 20th century

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Rupert Murdoch Lauds CNN Founder Ted Turner: ‘A Great American and Friend’

Rupert Murdoch and Ted Turner were business rivals — and their Fox News and CNN news networks remain fierce competitors. But Murdoch and Turner were also friends. In a statement following news about Turner’s death, Murdoch gave credit to Turner for having the vision to launch CNN in 1980. “Ted Turner’s vision for 24-hour cable […]

By Todd Spangler

When Jane Fonda opened up about Ted Turner’s 45,000 bisons, revealed what caused their split

Ted Turner Remembered as “Visionary” by Fellow Media Moguls

The CNN founder and philanthropist died Wednesday at age 87.

By Rick Porter

Who was Ted Turner? 5 things to know about CNN founder who dies at 87

Ted Turner, founder of CNN and pioneer of 24-hour news, passed away at 87.

Ted Turner Was “Generational Entrepreneur,” David Zaslav Asserts (With A Nod To Mentor John Malone) Of CNN Founder On WBD Q1 Earnings Call

If you thought David Zaslav had said all he had to say on the life and death of CNN founder Ted Turner today in his memo to Warner Bros Discovery staff earlier Wednesday, think again. “Ted was a generational entrepreneur, someone who believed deeply in the power of ideas and in telling stories and building […]

By Dominic Patten

Ted Turner, ‘Mouth of the South’ Who Founded CNN, Dead at 87

Media mogul, who courted controversy, also owned the Atlanta Braves and founded TBS, TNT, and the Cartoon Network

By Kory Grow

Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87

Ted Turner, the flamboyant US entrepreneur who transformed television news with the creation of CNN in 1980, died at the age of 87, the network said on Wednesday. The moustached southerner, yachting enthusiast and philanthropist, whose empire also included sports clubs, had been suffering from the degenerative disease Lewy Body Dementia. Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news and shot to global recognition with its coverage of...

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CNN founder Ted Turner dies aged 87

Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media empire that included groundbreaking news network CNN, has died, CNN reported on Wednesday citing a press release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. No cause of death was given. In September 2018 Turner revealed that he had Lewy body dementia, […]

CNN Founder And TV News Trailblazer Ted Turner Dies At 87

A brash risk taker, Turner helped reshape the television industry in the late 20th century.

Cable news pioneer and CNN founder Ted Turner dies

Ted Turner, who transformed television news with the creation of CNN in 1980, has died at the age of 87, the network has announced.

Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87

Ted Turner founded CNN as the first 24-hour news outlet in 1980, with the network setting a template for worldwide news coverage of wars, trials, revolutions and manmade and natural disasters.

Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87

Aside from being one of the most powerful figures in US media and entertainment, Ted Turner was also one of the world's leading environmentalists and a major philanthropist, giving $1 billion to the United Nations

By Reuters

CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87

WASHINGTON - Ted Turner, the brash sportsman ⁠and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led ⁠to a media empire that included groundbreaking news ​network CNN, has died, CNN reported on Wednesday citing a press release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87.

Jane Fonda Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Ted Turner After Mogul's Death

Jane Fonda has shared a loving goodbye to her ex-husband Ted Turner ... saying he had a big life and brilliant mind. The actress posted to social media Wednesday following CNN's announcement of their founder's passing ... and she shared a photo of…

By TMZ Staff

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

In September 2018, Turner revealed that he had Lewy body dementia, a degenerative nerve disease.

Ted Turner, CNN Founder and Billionaire Mogul, Dead at 87

The media industry has lost a trailblazer.  Ted Turner—the founder of CNN—died May 6, according to a release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. “Ted was an intensely involved and committed...

Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87 - The Daily Star

Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87  The Daily Star

CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies

Ted Turner, one of the most iconic media moguls and the founder of 24-hour news network CNN has died, leaving behind a storied journalism legacy.

By Jeff Dodge

CNN founder, Ted Turner, dies at 87

Ted Turner, the visionary media mogul who founded CNN and revolutionized 24-hour news, has died at 87. Learn about his life, legacy, and impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/cnn-founder-ted-turner-dies-at-87/

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CNN founder, Ted Turner, dies at 87

Ted Turner, the flamboyant US entrepreneur who transformed television news with the creation of CNN in 1980, has died at the age of 87, the network said Wednesday. The post CNN founder, Ted Turner, dies at 87 appeared first on Vanguard News.

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CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87, the network has announced.

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