Ted Turner dies at 87, spotlighting Lewy body dementia

Ted Turner, the Atlanta media mogul and former Braves owner, died at 87 after being diagnosed with Lewy body dementia in 2018. Lewy body dementia is a progressive brain disease caused by Lewy bodies that affect thinking, memory and movement and can include Parkinson-like symptoms; Turner publicly discussed his diagnosis. The condition affects over 1 million Americans and typically lasts about 5–7 years from diagnosis to death, though it can range from two to 20 years; the official cause of death has not been released.