Ted Turner, CNN Founder and Iconic Media Mogul, Dies at 87

Media Mogul and CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87Ted Turner, the billionaire media pioneer who revolutionized the television landscape, has passed away at the age of 87. The article reflects on his massive, industry-shifting legacy, most notably his founding of CNN in 1980, which birthed the 24-hour cable news cycle. Beyond CNN, Turner's empire reshaped pop culture through the creation of networks like TBS, TNT, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), and Cartoon Network. The piece also highlights his time as the colorful owner of the Atlanta Braves, his founding of the Goodwill Games, and his massive philanthropic efforts, cementing him as one of the most influential figures in modern broadcast history.Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/ted-turner-cnn-founder-media-mogul-dies-at-87/  to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.