CNN Founder and Media Mogul Ted Turner Dies at 87

Media pioneer and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87 after a years-long battle with Lewy body dementia. Turner Enterprises confirmed he passed away Wednesday morning. He first announced his diagnosis in 2018 just after his 80th birthday. Turner revolutionized television with the world’s first 24-hour news network. He was also named Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991 and left a lasting legacy in sports and philanthropy. More details will be shared as they emerge.

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