Ted Turner, founder of CNN and pioneer of 24-hour news, dies
American businessman Ted Turner, founder of CNN, passed away this Wednesday at the age of 87, the network itself reported. Born in 1938 in Cincinnati, Turner revolutionized the global news landscape with the launch of the first 24-hour news channel in 1980. He also built an influential media empire that included networks like TBS and TNT and made CNN an international news reference.
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- Ted Turner, founder of CNN, died at 87.
- He launched the first 24-hour news channel in 1980, revolutionizing global information.
- Turner built a media empire including TBS and TNT.
- CNN became an international news reference, covering global events in real-time.
- He was a philanthropist, creating the United Nations Foundation and supporting environmental initiatives.
- Turner advocated for nuclear disarmament and sustainability.
- He was named Time's Person of the Year in 1991 for his influence on modern communication.
- He also owned sports teams, such as the Atlanta Braves.
- Turner revealed his diagnosis of Lewy body dementia in 2018.