Ted Turner, the billionaire media mogul who revolutionized television by founding CNN, died on May 6, 2026, at age 87. As a pioneering entrepreneur, he created the first 24-hour cable news network, established TBS as a “superstation,” and held major roles in professional sports ownership. Turner passed away at his home near Tallahassee, Florida, after previously announcing he had Lewy body dementia.
RIP Ted Turner
Ted Turner ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 30: Ted Turner speaks at UNICEF's Evening for Children First to Honor Ted Turner on March 30, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ben Rose/Getty Images for UNICEF) (Ben Rose/Getty Images for UNICEF)