Ted Turner, Founder of CNN, Dies at 87 Due to Lewy Body Dementia

New York: Ted Turner, the pioneer of the worldwide 24-hour news cycle and the pioneer of the cable television industry, has died at the age of 87. Family spokesman Philip Evans has confirmed that Ted Turner died Wednesday at his home near Tallahassee, Florida. In 2018, he himself announced that he was suffering from a serious brain disease called "Lewy body dementia." Ted Turner was known not only as a media mogul, but also as an environmentalist, philanthropist, and professional sports enthusiast. Revolution in television news through CNN: Ted Turner's greatest identity and achievement was the founding of CNN (Cable News Network). In 1980, he launched CNN, broadcasting news during all hours of the day, which led to a major revolution in the world of TV news and inspired other media houses to follow suit. He also built major CNN news and entertainment empire, including CNN Sports Headlines and CNN Entertainment.