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Ted Turner's Legacy in Media

Updated 2026-05-06 18:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Media mogul Ted Turner, who transformed television with CNN and other ventures, passed away at the age of 87. His contributions to cable news and Hollywood are celebrated.

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Ted Turner transformed television as we know it. Here are five of his biggest accomplishments.

Turner created the 24-hour news channel, championed Hollywood’s history and was a founding father of cable television. He died Wednesday at age 87.

2026-05-06 17:46 UTC