Person in history
Ted Turner
Ted Turner, American media mogul (born 1938)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2026 · May 6
Their story
Who they were
Robert Edward Turner III was an American businessman, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He founded CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel, and WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television. Turner also founded the television networks TNT, TBS, The Cartoon Network, Inc., and Turner Classic Movies, and acquired professional wrestling company Jim Crockett Promotions, which became the basis of the promotion World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
Why this date
Ted Turner appears on our May 6 calendar for 2026 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Ted Turner
When did Ted Turner die?
May 6 2026.
Who else was born on this day?
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