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CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87

DW English · May 6, 2026, 3:09 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Ted Turner revolutionized news media and became one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era.
Turner launched CNN in 1980 and revolutionized the way news was consumed in the US and the world by establishing the round-the-clock breaking news system, which reshaped the television industry in the late 20th century.
The Ohio native founded his media empire in Atlanta, Georgia, and after selling CNN to Time Warner, went on to become one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era.

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Ted Turner revolutionized news media and became one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era.

https://p.dw.com/p/5DNNZTed Turner founded CNN in Atlanta, Georgia in 1980Image: Nancy Mangiafico/AP Photo/picture alliance Advertisement US broadcast news pioneer and CNN founder Ted Turner has passed away, the cable news channel announced on Wednesday.

Turner launched CNN in 1980 and revolutionized the way news was consumed in the US and the world by establishing the round-the-clock breaking news system, which reshaped the television industry in the late 20th century.

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CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87

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