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CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87; Tributes Pour In

Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87. Tributes from various figures, including ex-wife Jane Fonda and Eric Bischoff, remember his pioneering spirit and lasting impact on television news and Atlanta.

7 May, 03:20 — 7 May, 12:47
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BBCHigh10h ago

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.

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NYTMostly Factual4h ago

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

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

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.

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France 24High4h ago

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.

By FRANCE24

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n1-serbia1h ago

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

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forbes3h ago

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

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tmzMixed6h ago

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…

By TMZ Staff

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