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

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...

By Agence France-Presse

Ted Turner death: Media icon behind CNN dies at age 87

Turner founded CNN, creating the first 24-hour news channel in 1980

By Ariana Baio

Ted Turner, TV Mogul and Philanthropist, Dies at 87

Ted Turner, the charismatic, larger-than-life figure who conquered the world of media, sports and philanthropy, has died, according to a release by Turner Enterprises obtained by CNN. He was 87. Turner disclosed in September 2018 that he was suffering from Lewy body dementia, a brain disorder that affects memory and other cognitive functions. Turner, Time […]

By Jordan Moreau

Ted Turner dies at 87: What was media mogul and CNN founder's net worth? All we know about his wealth

Ted Turner, the influential media mogul and founder of CNN, has died at 87.

Ted Turner, Maverick Mogul and CNN Founder, Dies at 87

He built a "superstation" into a media empire, owned a baseball team, married Jane Fonda and donated $1 billion to the United Nations.

By Paul Bond

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, […]

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 Dies: CNN Founder Was 87

Ted Turner, one of the most impactful media entrepreneurs of the 20th Century through his founding of CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, has died, according to CNN. He was 87. A cause of death was not immediately available, but he was known to be battling Lewy body dementia. This is a developing news […]

By Greg Evans

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

Media mogul, and CNN founder, Ted Turner has died after battling dementia. Turner Enterprises announced Ted died Wednesday morning. Back in 2018, he announced he'd been diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia. That announcement came shortly after his…

By TMZ Staff

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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