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CNN founder Ted Turner passes away at 87

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NEW YORK: Ted Turner, who revolutionized the global media industry and founded CNN, has passed away at the age of 87.

The American broadcaster CNN confirmed his death in a statement issued by Turner Enterprises, but the cause of death was not immediately revealed.

Ted Turner was considered a unique and bold name in modern TV journalism. He changed the media landscape forever by founding the world’s first 24-hour news channel CNN in 1980.

Ted Turner was remembered by various nicknames, including “Captain Outrage”, “Mouth of the South” and “Terrible Ted”.

Abdul khalique

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