Media Pioneer Ted Turner Dies at 87, Leaving a Legacy of 24-Hour News
Media mogul Ted Turner, the visionary behind the modern 24-hour news culture and founder of CNN, has passed away at the age of 87, the network announced today.
Turner launched the Cable News Network (CNN) in 1980, establishing it as the world’s first dedicated rolling news channel. This groundbreaking initiative profoundly reshaped the global media landscape, making continuous news coverage a staple.
In a statement, CNN CEO and chairman Mark Thompson lauded Turner’s leadership: “Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgement. He was and always will be the presiding spirit of CNN. Ted is the giant on whose shoulders we stand, and we will all take a moment today to recognize him and his impact on our lives and the world.”
Turner’s innovative spirit and unwavering commitment to news broadcasting cemented his place as a towering figure in media history.
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