CNN founder and media mogul Ted Turner has died at the age of 87. The cause of death was not immediately released, but Turner had revealed in 2018 that he was suffering from Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder.
A Revolutionary in News Media
Turner became one of the most powerful figures in US media and entertainment after launching CNN as the first 24-hour news channel in 1980. The network set a template for worldwide news coverage of wars, trials, revolutions, and manmade and natural disasters.
Legacy and Impact
In 1996, Time Warner Inc bought his Turner Broadcasting System for $7.5bn, creating the world's largest communications company at the time. The deal included properties such as HBO, Warner Bros movie studio, Time magazine, CNN, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies.
According to a news release from Turner Enterprises, the media mogul was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. He is survived by his five children, 14 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
