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CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 88
6 May
Summary
- CNN's presiding spirit, Ted Turner, has passed away at 88.
- Turner battled Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder.
- He is survived by five children and 14 grandchildren.
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, has passed away at the age of 88. CNN Worldwide chairman and CEO Mark Thompson described Turner as an "intensely involved and committed leader" and the "presiding spirit of CNN." Thompson emphasized Turner's monumental impact, stating that "Ted is the giant on whose shoulders we stand."
Turner had been living with Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder affecting thinking and reasoning. He had described the condition in a 2018 interview as similar to Alzheimer's but not fatal. Symptoms he noted included tiredness, exhaustion, and forgetfulness. He reportedly balanced his health challenges with daily yoga sessions at his Montana retreat and a commitment to preserving bison populations.
He is survived by his five children, 14 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. His ex-wife, Jane Fonda, had previously referred to the media mogul as her "favorite ex-husband." Turner, who founded CNN in 1980, leaves behind a significant legacy in global news and media.
