CNN founder Ted Turner dies at age 87

Ted Turner, the influential media mogul and founder of CNN, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 87, according to an official statement from Turner Enterprises. No specific cause of death was announced, though Turner had publicly disclosed a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia in 2018. Born in Ohio, he built a massive media empire that revolutionized 24-hour news and included holdings such as the Atlanta Braves and various cable channels. In 1996, he merged his Turner Broadcasting System with Time Warner, though he eventually lost control of his networks. Known for his bold personality, he held various nicknames including 'The Mouth of the South' and 'Captain Outrageous.' Beyond his business achievements, he was a significant philanthropist who donated $1 billion to the United Nations and advocated for environmental protection and nuclear disarmament. In 1991, Time magazine named him Person of the Year for his impact on global journalism.