Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and a pioneer of 24-hour television news, has died at the age of 87.
Turner launched CNN in 1980, transforming global journalism by introducing round-the-clock news coverage at a time when traditional broadcasters had not yet embraced the format.
His network gained prominence with live coverage of major events, including the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and the Gulf War, setting a new standard for real-time reporting.
Turner later sold his media empire to Time Warner in 1996 but remained an outspoken critic of media consolidation and declining international coverage.
Beyond broadcasting, Turner became a major philanthropist, donating $1bn to establish the United Nations Foundation and advocating for environmental causes, including efforts to restore bison populations in the United States.
His legacy reshaped how news is delivered worldwide.
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Zhou-Castro looks back on Turner's life and career.
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