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ATLANTA – CNN founder and media mogul Ted Turner died on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 87. Turner transformed television news by launching the world’s first 24-hour cable news network. The Atlanta businessman was also known for his philanthropy, environmental activism and ownership of major sports franchises
Here are a few photos of Turner through the years.