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Ted Turner dies at 87 after reshaping TV with 24 hour news and bold philanthropy
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Published on 6 May 2026
The first 24 hour news network he launched changed everything
Media maverick Ted Turner, who helped create modern cable news by launching the first 24-hour news network, has died at 87. Turner also became known for ambitious, large-scale philanthropy, putting his influence beyond television. His legacy remains in how audiences consume news around the clock, as well as in the causes he championed.
- Ted Turner helped pioneer the first 24-hour news network
- His approach accelerated the cable news era and real-time coverage
- Turner also became a high-profile philanthropist
- His media and giving legacy continues to shape public life
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