Ted Turner, the media visionary who founded CNN and revolutionized the 24-hour cable news landscape, has passed away at the age of 87. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Turner Enterprises, the firm managing his extensive business portfolio and investments.
Pioneer of Round-the-Clock News
Turner launched CNN in 1980, creating the world's first television network dedicated exclusively to non-stop news coverage. Mark Thompson, current CNN chairman and CEO, paid homage, stating: 'He is the giant on whose shoulders we stand. We will all take a moment today to recognise him and his profound impact on our lives and the world.'
Tributes Pour In
President Donald Trump expressed his condolences, calling Turner 'one of the Greats of All Time.' In a social media post, Trump added: 'Whenever I needed him, he was there, always willing to fight for a good cause!' Turner died peacefully surrounded by his family.
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