Ted Turner

American media mogul (1938–2026)

Robert Edward Turner III (November 19, 1938 – May 6, 2026) was an American businessman, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, and WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television.²

From Wikipedia’s article on Ted Turner (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Nov 19, 1938, died May 6, 2026.¹