Ted Turner's Ex-Wives: From Jane Fonda to Julia Gale Nye
Summary
Ted Turner, the billionaire who started CNN and owned the Atlanta Braves, died at age 87. He was married three times—to Julia Gale Nye, Jane Shirley Smith, and Jane Fonda—and had five children. Turner changed how news and sports were shown on TV, making a big impact on media and sports industries.Key Facts
- Ted Turner founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, in 1980.
- He created cable channels like TBS and TNT, expanding national TV options.
- Turner owned the Atlanta Braves, influencing how sports teams are promoted.
- He was married three times: first to Julia Gale Nye (1960–1964), then Jane Shirley Smith (1965–1988), and finally to Jane Fonda (1991–2001).
- Turner had five children from his first two marriages.
- His marriage to Jane Fonda was widely publicized because both were famous and influential in different fields.
- Turner’s children have mainly led private lives but work in business, media, or philanthropy.
- Turner was known for being bold and taking risks in his business ventures.
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