CNN founder Ted Turner died on Wednesday, according to a network announcement.
The media mogul and television pioneer reportedly was surrounded by his family, according toCNN. He was 87.
Turner launched CNN in 1980 after building a television empire through local broadcasting, syndicated programming, and sports.
— CNN Communications (@CNNPR)May 6, 2026
At the time, the concept of a 24-hour news network was viewed by many in television as unrealistic.
It ultimately changed the news industry permanently and into what it is today, which CNN competitor Fox News recognized on the air on Wednesday:
BREAKING: CNN founder and cable news pioneer Ted Turner has died at the age of 87.
Turner pioneered the media industry with the creation of the 24-hour cable news network in 1980.
He died peacefully and was surrounded by family, according to CNN.pic.twitter.com/2gTcIZp8f2
— Fox News (@FoxNews)May 6, 2026
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