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  • Ted Turner Passes Away at 87

    Ted Turner Passes Away at 87

    Ted Turner has passed away at 87 after battling dementia.

    According to reports, Turner’s death was announced by his company, Turner Enterprises. “Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless, and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgment,” CNN Chairman and CEO Mark Thompson said in a statement. “He was and always will be the presiding spirit of CNN.”

    Throughout his career, Turner was known as one of the kings of broadcasting. He launched the Turner Broadcasting System, which launched TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies.

    He also helped transform politics and culture with Cable News Network (CNN), the first 24-hour news channel in the country at the time. CNN would lay the foundation for other TV news, such as Fox News, MSNBC (MS Now).

    Aside from TV, he also owned the Atlanta Braves, calling them “America’s Team,” and established his own restaurant chain, Ted’s Montana Grill.

    Turner was also known for his philanthropy. He founded the United Nations Foundation and created the cartoon Captain Planet to help children learn about the environment.

    “Ted is the giant on whose shoulders we stand, and we will all take a moment today to recognize him and his impact on our lives and the world.”

    In 2018, Turner was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia, a month before his 80th birthday. In early 2025, he was hospitalized with a mild case of pneumonia.

    He is survived by his five children, 14 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

  • Breaking News: Anthony Bourdain dies of an Apparent Suicide

    Breaking News: Anthony Bourdain dies of an Apparent Suicide

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    It has been confirmed that CNN’s own Anthony Bourdain has died by an apparent suicide. He was 61 years old.Bourdain was in France filming for an upcoming episode of his hit show when he was found unresponsive by his friend, French chef, Eric Ripert in his hotel room.Bourdain, a storyteller and writer, was known for a lot of his accolades and achievements, one of them being the hit show, “Parts Unknown”, that aired on CNN. In a statement, CNN said this;

    It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain,” the network said in a statement Friday morning. “His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller. His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time.”

    Bourdain became an influential figure through his writings and through the media over the years. He has earned many awards including the Peabody Award.Bourdain’s death comes just days after fashion designer, Kate Spade, who also died by suicide in her New York City apartment. She was found by the housekeeping staff hanging from a scarf.If you or someone you know needs help call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.