From 2018: Media mogul Ted Turner

Ted Turner, the media entrepreneur who owned TV and sports franchises, created CNN, and skippered yachts in the America's Cup, died on May 6, 2026 at age 87. In this Sept. 30, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, the outspoken Turner – known for his environmental advocacy as well as his politically incorrect views – talked with senior contributor Ted Koppel about how he fulfilled more ambitions than many people could ever dream of; and how, nearing 80, he faced a decline brought about by Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder.

• Sep 30, 2018
• 12:44

Former CNN president on Ted Turner's life

Ted Turner, a businessman and philanthropist who launched CNN, died on Wednesday at 87. Jonathan Klein, the president of CNN from 2004 to 2010, joins "The Daily Report" to remember Turner's life.

• May 6
• 3:34

Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87

Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.

• May 6

How Ted Turner transformed media

Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.

• May 6
• 2:59

How Ted Turner changed TV

Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises. Michael Schneider, Variety's executive editor of TV, joins with more.

• May 6
• 1:56

Ted Turner's media legacy

Ted Turner, the media tycoon and founder of CNN, died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.

• May 6
• 4:20

Ted Turner | 60 Minutes Archive

Television pioneer Ted Turner, who created CNN, died Wednesday at age 87. In 2003, Turner spoke with Mike Wallace about his life and career accomplishments.

• May 6
• 14:39

Ted Turner, CNN founder, dies at 87

Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises.

• May 6
• 11:44

How Ted Turner might run CNN today

In this preview of an interview to air on "Sunday Morning" September 30, CNN founder Ted Turner talks with Ted Koppel about his view of the cable news network today.

• Sep 28, 2018
• 1:09

Ted Turner: A dreamer, not a quitter

You need a wide lens on your camera to capture the many sides of Ted Turner, especially out on his sprawling, 113,000-acre ranch near Bozeman, Montana. Owner of a TV station and sports franchises, creator of CNN, America's Cup yacht racer, rancher, environmental advocate, and politically incorrect mouthpiece, Turner sits down with Special Contributor Ted Koppel for a candid discussion about how he fulfilled more ambitions than many people could ever dream of, and how, nearing 80, he is facing a decline brought about by Lewy body dementia.

• Sep 30, 2018
• 12:44

60 Minutes, 11.09.08

Steve Kroft speaks with Barack Obama's "brain trust;" Scott Pelley investigates electronic waste; Morley Safer speaks with Ted Turner about his complex life; Andy Rooney looks back at the Election.

• Nov 9, 2008
• 43:13

Ted Turner: Never a quitter

On the eve of turning 80, the multi-faceted businessman and founder of CNN talks about the ambitions he achieved (and didn't), and the symptoms of his Lewy body dementia

• Sep 30, 2018

Ted Turner reveals he's battling dementia

"It's a mild case of what people have as Alzheimer's. It's similar to that," Turner said

• Sep 28, 2018

The way it was: Today in history - May 12

Throwback Thursday: A look back at events in history on May 12, including Pope John Paul II assaulted by a knife-wielding Spanish priest and Mick marrying Bianca

• May 12, 2016
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2003: Ted Turner

Ted Turner spoke to Mike Wallace, in 2003, about his initiative to donate $1 billion to the United Nations.

• Nov 6, 2008
• 3:21

1986: Ted Turner

When Diane Sawyer spoke to Ted Turner, in 1986, he discussed becoming more serious and of being the hero of the burgeoning cable industry.

• Nov 6, 2008
• 2:47

Feeling Alone On The Range

Morley Safer speaks with Ted Turner about his financial losses after the merger of Time Warner with AOL, his feud with Rupert Murdoch, his relationship with women, and his relationship with his father.

• Nov 9, 2008
• 12:27

1979: Ted Turner

Ted Turner revealed multiple sides to his personality to Harry Reasoner in 1979.

• Nov 6, 2008
• 2:18

1977: Ted Turner

Walter Cronkite contributed this report on the America's Cup sailing race, in 1977, and met a very determined captain, Ted Turner.

• Nov 6, 2008
• 6:21