Ted Turner, Former Braves Owner and Media Mogul, Passes Away at 87
Ted Turner, the former owner of the Atlanta Braves and a pioneering media mogul, has died at the age of 87. Turner Enterprises confirmed his passing, stating he was surrounded by family and friends. Turner, who was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia in 2018, was a transformative figure in both the media and sports industries. He took over his father's billboard business in 1963 and expanded into television by acquiring UHF stations, eventually launching TBS nationwide. Turner bought the Atlanta Braves in 1976, making them widely known as 'America's Team' through his innovative broadcasting strategies. He also owned the Atlanta Hawks and founded CNN, TNT, and the Goodwill Games. Turner's legacy includes a significant impact on sports broadcasting and philanthropy, including a $1 billion pledge to the United Nations. 
