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From 2018: Media mogul Ted Turner

From 2018: Media mogul Ted Turner

Summary

Ted Turner, a media entrepreneur who started CNN and owned TV and sports teams, died on May 6, 2026, at age 87. Before his death, he spoke publicly about his many achievements and his struggle with Lewy body dementia, a brain disease that affects thinking and movement.

Key Facts

  • Ted Turner was a media mogul who created CNN.
  • He owned television and sports franchises.
  • Turner was known for both his environmental efforts and controversial opinions.
  • He discussed his life and challenges in a 2018 interview with Ted Koppel.
  • Turner faced Lewy body dementia, a brain disorder that worsens over time.
  • He died on May 6, 2026, aged 87.
  • Turner also participated in yacht races, including the America's Cup.
  • The original interview was featured on CBS News’s "Sunday Morning" program.
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