05/08/2026
The media industry has lost one of its greatest pioneers.
Ted Turner's vision was unlike anything the world had seen — the idea that news could be delivered 24 hours a day, to every corner of the globe, was revolutionary. With the founding of CNN in 1980, he didn't just launch a network. He redefined what journalism and broadcasting could be.
His legacy is woven into the fabric of every newsroom, every breaking news alert, and every global conversation that follows. A true mogul and visionary in every sense of the word.
Rest in peace, Ted Turner. The industry you transformed will never forget you.