Ted Turner, former owner of Braves and CNN, dies at 87
Media mogul and Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner, who revolutionized news with CNN, dies at 87.
Media mogul and Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner, who revolutionized news with CNN, dies at 87. | Contesto: cronaca
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Ted Turner, the media maverick who founded CNN and owned the Atlanta Braves, died Wednesday at the age of 87, surrounded by family and friends, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. Turner, a larger-than-life figure in both journalism and sports, built a cable television empire that reshaped how the world consumes news. His creation of CNN in 1980 introduced the 24-hour news cycle, fundamentally altering the media landscape. He also owned the Atlanta Braves baseball team from 1976 to 1996, during which the franchise won the World Series in 1995 and became a national phenomenon through his superstation WTBS. Beyond his business achievements, Turner was known for his philanthropy and environmental activism. He pledged $1 billion to the United Nations and founded the Nuclear Threat Initiative to reduce the risk of weapons of mass destruction. His Turner Foundation focused on protecting the environment, and he became one of the largest private landowners in the United States, dedicating vast tracts to conservation. Turner’s career was marked by bold, often controversial moves. He launched CNN at a time when many doubted the viability of around-the-clock news, and he later merged his Turner Broadcasting System with Time Warner in 1996 in a deal that made him a billionaire. However, he later criticized the merger as a mistake, and his influence waned after AOL acquired Time Warner in 2001. His ownership of the Braves was equally transformative. He bought the team when it was struggling and turned it into a perennial contender, moving the games to national cable and helping to popularize baseball across the country. He also famously inserted himself into the lineup as a player in 1977, a stunt that drew both criticism and attention. Turner’s legacy is complex. He was hailed as a visionary for democratizing news and sports access, but also criticized for blurring the lines between journalism and entertainment. His brash, unapologetic style made him a polarizing figure, yet his contributions to media and philanthropy are undeniable. As the world reflects on Turner’s impact, questions remain about how his model of 24-hour news will evolve in an era of...
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