CNN founder Ted Turner dies aged 87

Turner was a United States (US) entrepreneur, television producer and philanthropist.

07 May 2026 12:00am
CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87. - Photo: Facebook / @Ted Turner
CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87. - Photo: Facebook / @Ted Turner

WASHINGTON - CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87, the broadcaster reported on Wednesday, citing a news release from Turner Enterprises, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

The outlet did not provide any details about the cause of death.

Turner was a United States (US) entrepreneur, television producer and philanthropist.

In 1980, he founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel. - BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI

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