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DW - Top Stories 49 minutes ago • dw.com

CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87

MediaUnited States of AmericaCNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87Jenipher Camino Gonzalez with dpa, AFP, Reuters, AP.05/06/2026May 6, 2026Ted Turner revolutionized news media and became one of the most prominent busines…

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The Guardian - UK 55 minutes ago • theguardian.com

Ted Turner, CNN founder who reshaped global news, dies aged 87

The death of the media mogul who transformed TV news was confirmed by his family and reported by CNNTed Turner, the media mogul who founded CNN, has died aged 87, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing a news release from Tur…

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BBC News - Entertainment & Arts 1 hour ago • bbc.com

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 879 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIan YoungsCulture reporterGetty ImagesMedia mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channe…

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The New York Times - Home Page 1 hour ago • nytimes.com

Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87

As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.

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ABC News - Top Stories 1 hour ago • abcnews.com

Ted Turner, cable television pioneer and CNN founder, dies at 87

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Washington Post - National 1 hour ago • washingtonpost.com

Ted Turner, cable TV visionary who created CNN, dies at 87

His sprawling legacy encompassed conservation, philanthropy and professional sports, and his bravado earned him the nickname “Mouth of the South.”

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Al Jazeera (EN) - All 1 hour ago • aljazeera.com

CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87

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