The founding father of CNN passed away at the age of 87

Media and philanthropist Ted Turner died yesterday at the age of 87. The cause of death was not announced by family members, but in 2018, Turner announced that he was suffering from dementia. So, what should you know about it?

Founding father of CNN and multiple businesses

For your information, Turner pioneered the creation of the 24-hour news station CNN in 1980, which is now commonplace around the world. Through CNN, he wanted to increase the knowledge of the American people about the outside world. At that time, news was only shown for a few hours a day in a specific slot.

In the early stages of CNN's establishment, it was criticised because many said there was no market for a channel that only published news 24 hours a day. CNN's name began to rise and become known through its hourly coverage of the Gulf War in 1990. For the first time in history, the development of a war could be followed in real time throughout the day.

Through his giant media company, Turner was also responsible for founding Cartoon Network, a 24-hour animation channel. In the 1990s, he sought to create and produce the animated series Captain Planet and The Planeteers to raise awareness about the environment and pollution, creating a generation more aware of environmental sustainability.

Additionally, he was well known to the wrestling fans as the tycoon who spent almost all his money to establish World Championship Wrestling, which competed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). The Monday Night Wars between WCW and WWF were a glorious era of wrestling that is still remembered today.

Moreover, Turner donates his wealth to support UN initiatives, organisations opposing the use of nuclear weapons, protecting endangered animals, environmental organisations, and opposing Israeli violence against Palestinians.

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