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Ted Turner, CNN Founder, Dies at 87

May 7, 2026

Summary

Ted Turner, the media mogul who revolutionized television news by launching CNN in 1980, has died at the age of 87. Colleagues and former CNN president Jonathan Klein remembered his "extraordinary" influence on the 24-hour news cycle.

How coverage differs

  • Left: Remembering the visionary who pioneered 24-hour news and built an empire Left-leaning outlets extensively cover the death of Ted Turner, highlighting his 'extraordinary' influence on the 24-hour news cycle and his legacy as the founder of CNN. They emphasize his pioneering role in media and the impact he had on how news is consumed globally.
  • Center: Media mogul revolutionized TV news, pioneering 24-hour cycle Center outlets report on the death of media mogul Ted Turner at 87, noting his significant role in revolutionizing television news by launching CNN. They describe him as a 'brash and outspoken television pioneer' who created the 24-hour news cycle.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Former CNN president describes Ted Turner's "extraordinary" influence
  • Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87
  • Ted Turner’s life in pictures - CNN

Center

  • Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87
  • CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87 - AP News

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