00:00Media pioneer Ted Turner, founder of CNN and one of the most influential figures in television history, has died at
00:09the age of 87.
00:10Born on November 19, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Turner changed the media world forever when he launched CNN in 1980,
00:21the first network dedicated to 24-hour news coverage.
00:25At the time, many critics doubted the idea would work, but CNN eventually became one of the most recognized news
00:34networks across the globe.
00:36Over the years, Turner also helped build major entertainment networks and became known for his work in sports and philanthropy.
00:44According to reports, Turner had been living with Lewy body dementia, a progressive neurological disorder.
00:52However, an official cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
00:56He is being remembered as a visionary entrepreneur whose impact on television and global news will be felt for generations.
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