Ted Turner, Founder of CNN, Dies at 87

Ted Turner, founder of CNN and a major figure in U.S. media and entertainment, has died at the age of 87. Known for his bold personality and business acumen, he built a vast media empire before merging it with Time Warner in 1996.

By By Bill Trott Wed, May 6, 2026 at 6:48 PM GMT+3 6 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Ted Turner, Founder of CNN, Dies at 87

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