Ted Turner, Former WCW Owner And Cable Television Pioneer, Dies At 87

Ted Turner, the media mogul who founded CNN, built the Turner Broadcasting empire, turned WTBS into the SuperStation, launched TNT, and forever changed professional wrestling through his ownership of WCW, has died at 87. Turner’s death was announced Wednesday, May 6, 2026, through Turner Enterprises, with CNN and multiple major outlets confirming the news. No … Read more