Breaking News Newsletter
Daily Herald's Breaking News
Breaking News
Ted Turner, cable TV visionary who created CNN, dies at 87

Ted Turner, cable TV visionary who created CNN, dies at 87

Ted Turner, a mercurial tycoon and gadfly visionary whose “superstation” TBS was a cornerstone of cable TV’s early success, whose 24-hour news channel CNN revolutionized TV journalism, and whose sprawling legacy encompassed conservation, philanthropy and professional sports, died Wednesday. He was 87.

 

Check with dailyherald.com throughout the day for more updates.
advertisement
 
You are receiving this email because you signed up for our 'Breaking News' Newsletter on DailyHerald.com.


Want to be removed? No problem, Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.

Today's Daily Herald e-edition is ready!
Arlington Heights
Illinois

P.O. Box 280, Arlington Heights, IL 60006

Copyright 2026 Paddock Publications, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -