Media tycoon Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, has died at the age of 87.
Born in Ohio, Turner earned the nickname “The Mouth of the South” due to his bold and outspoken nature. He built a powerful media empire that reshaped global broadcasting, with his most groundbreaking achievement being the launch of CNN—the world’s first 24-hour news channel—which transformed how audiences receive news.
Beyond the media industry, his impact extended into sports, entertainment, and philanthropy. He owned major teams such as the Atlanta Braves, established the United Nations Foundation, and supported environmental initiatives, including efforts to restore bison populations in the United States.
In 1991, Time magazine named him Man of the Year, recognising his influence on global media and the way people experience live events.
Although he later sold his networks to Time Warner, Turner consistently described CNN as the greatest accomplishment of his life.
In his later years, he faced health challenges, including Lewy body dementia, a condition he revealed publicly in 2018.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
