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Ted Turner, cable television pioneer and CNN founder, dies at 87

Ted Turner, cable television pioneer and CNN founder, dies at 87

Summary

Ted Turner, the media businessman who created CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, has died at the age of 87. Turner was known for starting major television and entertainment networks.

Key Facts

  • Ted Turner died at 87 years old.
  • He founded CNN, the first news channel to broadcast 24 hours a day.
  • Turner was a major figure in the television and media industry.
  • His company, Turner Enterprises, announced his death.
  • CNN changed how people watch news by providing continuous coverage.
  • Turner also created other successful entertainment brands.
  • This news was reported by ABC News as a breaking story.
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