Media Mogul Ted Turner Dies at 87
Ted Turner, the media entrepreneur who owned TV and sports franchises, created CNN, and skippered yachts in the America's Cup, died on May 6, 2026, at age 87.
In a Sept. 30, 2018, profile on "Sunday Morning," the outspoken Turner spoke with senior contributor Ted Koppel. Turner was known for his environmental advocacy as well as his politically incorrect views.
He discussed how he fulfilled more ambitions than many people could ever dream of. Nearing 80 at the time, Turner also addressed facing a decline brought about by Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder.
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