Ted Turner, billionaire media mogul and CNN founder, dies at 87
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Ted Turner, media mogul and philanthropist who founded CNN, died at 87. He was a key figure in revolutionizing American cable television, establishing iconic channels like TBS and TNT. Turner created CNN, the first 24-hour news channel, transforming how news was consumed.
He was known for his adventurous spirit, owning the Atlanta Braves and founding Ted’s Montana Grill. A prominent philanthropist, he donated $1 billion to the United Nations and co-founded the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
In later years, Turner criticized corporate media consolidation. He published an autobiography, faced health challenges, and had three marriages, with five children.
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