Media mogul Ted Turner, the visionary founder of CNN, has died at the age of 87.
Born in Ohio, Turner earned the nickname “The Mouth of the South” for his bold and outspoken personality. He built a media empire that reshaped global broadcasting, most notably through the launch of CNN — the world’s first 24-hour news network — which revolutionized how audiences consume breaking news.
Turner’s influence extended far beyond television. He owned major sports franchises including the Atlanta Braves and was deeply involved in philanthropy and environmental conservation. He founded the United Nations Foundation and championed efforts to restore bison populations across the United States.
In 1991, Time Magazine named Turner its Man of the Year in recognition of his enormous impact on media and the way people experienced live global events.
Although he later sold his networks to predecessor Time Warner, Turner often described CNN as the greatest achievement of his life.
In recent years, Turner faced several health challenges, including Lewy body dementia, a diagnosis he publicly revealed in 2018.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
