Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87

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

Ted Turner’s Mark on Atlanta Lived On, Even After He Left the Spotlight

The city where he planted his empire came to embody his ambitions and his confidence. Mr. Turner died on Wednesday at 87.

By Rick Rojas

Ted Turner: the man whose 24-hour CNN network broke the news

The brash mogul once known as ‘the mouth from the south’ took on established broadcasters and changed TV for ever February, 1982. The startup cable news channel, CNN, is not yet two years old. It’s bleeding $2m a month. To help make payroll, owner Ted Turner, known as the “mouth of the south” for his brazen behavior, is cashing in krugerrands he’s got stashed in his private safe (concession sales from the Atlanta Braves help, too.) ABC, one of the trio of broadcast networks he’d intended to r...

By Lisa Napoli

Ted Turner remembered fondly for hosting wet T-shirt college nights after Braves games, like a true hero

CNN founder and media mogul Ted Turner died Wednesday at 87, remembered for his TBS superstation, Atlanta Braves ownership, and bold promotions.

Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner has died at age 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 mustached southerner, yachting enthusiast and philanthropist, whose empire also included sports clubs, had been suffering from the degenerative disease Lewy Body Dementia. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports from New York, United States.

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Sadler: Ted Turner giant in changing global TV landscape

Adria News Network and former CNN journalist Brent Sadler told N1 Ljubljana that CNN founder Ted Turner was a giant in change the whole landscape of g

Take It From Somebody Who Knew Ted Turner, He Was Even More Impressive Than You Think - Forbes

Take It From Somebody Who Knew Ted Turner, He Was Even More Impressive Than You Think  Forbes

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Turner was also the owner of several Atlanta sports teams

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Eric Bischoff Says He Owes Everything to Ted Turner

Eric Bischoff, one of the most successful and influential figures in pro wrestling history, wouldn't be who he is without the late, great Ted Turner ... EB himself tells TMZ Sports. "When I first heard the news this morning," Eric explained, "I was…

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