After over 60 years of building out a multimedia empire, CNN founder Ted Turner has died.
CNN reported that media mogul Ted Turner has died at the age of 87. While the exact cause of death hasn’t been released, he had previously announced in 2018 that he was living with Lewy body dementia.
Wolf Blitzer on CNN announced that Ted Turner passed away peacefully in his sleep, with his family by his side. CNN’s current CEO and Chairman, Mark Thompson, stated that Turner was a deeply dedicated and hands-on leader whose vision built the company. Thompson also described Turner as bold and unafraid, someone who consistently trusted his instincts.
Read Thompson’s full statement below:
Ted Turner was a remarkably dedicated and courageous leader who wasn’t afraid to take risks and trust his instincts. He truly defined CNN and will always be remembered as its guiding force. We all benefit from his legacy, and today we honor him and the profound influence he had on our lives and the world.
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2026-05-06 17:49