Ted Turner
Ted Turner is an American media proprietor and entrepreneur who founded the Cable News Network (CNN) in 1980, launching the first 24-hour cable news channel. He also founded Turner Broadcasting System, which established networks including TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies. Turner is additionally known for his philanthropy, environmental conservation efforts, and ownership of the Atlanta Braves. He passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 87.
“He talks about death incessantly... Most of the time he was flippant about it... 'If things get really bad, I can always kill myself.' He could not go several days without talking about suicide.”
Source→“"When Ted was twenty-four years old, his father agreed to sell a chunk of his business, then committed suicide the next day."”
Source→“"He talks about death incessantly... Most of the time he was flippant about it... 'If things get really bad, I can always kill myself.'"”
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