Ted Turner, founder of CNN and pioneer of 24-hour news on television, dies at 87
Journalist Portafolio 05/06/2026 11:35 Updated: 05/06/2026 11:35
TL;DR
- 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.