Ted Turner, Media Trailblazer Behind CNN, Dies at 87
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Ted Turner, a brash American media mogul who launched CNN in 1980 and transformed news with 24-hour programming, died at 87. He built a global media empire, owned the Atlanta Braves, accumulated millions of acres of land, and donated billions to United Nations charities, while also courting controversy with his outspoken persona. Turner’s legacy includes reshaping how audiences consume news, expanding cable networks, and funding humanitarian causes, though he later faced health issues and saw CNN evolve in a changing media landscape.
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