Cause Of CNN Founder, Ted Turner’s Death Revealed
American entrepreneur cum founder of the Cable News Network (CNN), Ted Turner, has died at the age of 87.
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Turner Enterprises announced the death in a press release issued on Wednesday, stating that Turner died after battling Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder.
In a statement, CNN CEO and Chairman Mark Thompson, paying tribute to the deceased, described Turner as a committed leader.
Thompson said, “Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgement.
“He was and always will be the presiding spirit of CNN. Ted is the giant on whose shoulders we stand, and we will all take a moment today to recognize him and his impact on our lives and the world.”
Robert Edward Turner III, born November 19, 1938, was an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor and philanthropist.
He founded the Cable News Network (CNN), the first 24-hour cable news channel.
In addition, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television, and TNT, a television network.
In 1991, Time named Turner its Man of the Year, citing his influence in transforming global television news and making viewers in over 150 countries “instant witnesses of history.”
Although he later sold his networks to Time Warner and eventually stepped away from the business, Turner continued to describe CNN as the “greatest achievement” of his life.
