Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and a major figure in television history, died at 87 on May 6, 2026, according to Turner Enterprises. He launched CNN in 1980, creating the first 24-hour cable news network and helping establish the around-the-clock news model that later became standard. Beyond CNN, Turner built a broader media empire, owned major sports teams, won the America’s Cup, donated $1 billion to United Nations causes, and devoted substantial resources to conservation, including efforts to restore American bison. He is survived by five children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with his family planning a private service and a later public memorial…
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