CNN founder and cable news pioneer Ted Turner dead at 87
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CNN founder and cable news pioneer Ted Turner dead at 87

May 6, 2026, 10:28 AM EST
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Ted Turner pioneered the media industry with the creation of the 24-hour cable news network in 1980. (AP)

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CNN founder and business mogul Ted Turner has died at age 87, according to CNN. 

Turner pioneered the media industry with the creation of the 24-hour cable news network in 1980. Turner had disclosed in 2018 that he suffered from Lewy body dementia, which caused memory problems and exhaustion.

This is a developing story, more to come… 

Brian Flood is a media editor/reporter for FOX News Digital. Story tips can be sent to brian.flood@fox.com and on Twitter: @briansflood. 

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