Ted Turner, founder of CNN and pioneer of 24-hour news on television, dies at 87

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Ted Turner, founder of CNN, died at 87.
He revolutionized media by creating the first 24-hour news channel, CNN, in 1980.
Turner's innovation led to real-time global news coverage and changed how audiences consumed information.
He expanded his media empire to include channels like TBS and TNT.
Turner was also known for his philanthropy, environmental activism, and support for the UN Foundation.
He was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies in 2018.
Time magazine named him Person of the Year in 1991 for his impact on modern communication.

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