By Our Reporter
Ted Turner, the pioneering media mogul who founded CNN and transformed global television news with the launch of the first 24-hour cable news channel, has died at the age of 87.
His death was confirmed on Wednesday in a statement from Turner Enterprises and reported by CNN.
Turner’s legacy spans decades in the media industry. He established the Turner Broadcasting System, which grew into a powerhouse network that included popular cable channels such as TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies.
Beyond media, Turner was widely known for his philanthropy and environmental efforts. He founded the United Nations Foundation, and was also recognized as a conservationist, bison rancher, yacht enthusiast, and political activist.
Further details about his passing are expected as the story develops.