""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," said current CNN CEO Mark Thompson."
"Turner was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 19, 1938, and inherited money from his father's billboard advertising business, which he used to buy the television station that would become TBS in 1975."
"In 1998, he donated $1 billion to establish the United Nations Foundation, a charity that assists the UN's humanitarian efforts, showcasing his commitment to philanthropy."
"The Turner Foundation, established in 1990, funds conservation efforts, and Turner also founded the Nuclear Threat Initiative and the Captain Planet Foundation, emphasizing his dedication to environmentalism."
Ted Turner, founder of CNN and a major landowner, passed away at 87 on May 6, 2026. He was known for his philanthropy and environmental initiatives. Born in 1938, he established TBS in 1975 and CNN in 1980, pioneering 24-hour news. Turner also owned the Atlanta Braves and Hawks, and acquired MGM/UA. After selling TBS to Time Warner in 1996, he focused on charitable work, donating $1 billion to the UN Foundation and founding several environmental organizations. He owned over 2 million acres across 28 properties, emphasizing conservation.
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