1938 - 2026
Ted Turner American Business
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Rest in Peace Ted Turner.
Passed away on 6th May, 2026 aged 87.
Ted Turner dating history
Relationships
Ted Turner was previously married to Jane Fonda (1991 - 2001), Julia Nye (1960 - 1964) and Tina Tyler (1965 - 1988).
Ted Turner was in relationships with Elizabeth Dewberry (2007 - 2026), Catherine Crier (2006 - 2011), Rebekah Stewart (2003 - 2006), Fréderique D'arragon (2001 - 2003) and Gloria Leonard.
Ted Turner is rumoured to have hooked up with Bo Derek (2000).
About
American Business Professional Ted Turner was born Robert Edward Turner III on 19th November, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA and passed away on 6th May 2026 Lamont, Florida, USA aged 87. He is most remembered for launching CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel. Nicknamed "The Mouth of the South," he revolutionized television by creating the "superstation" concept (TBS), Cartoon Network, and TNT, while also becoming a leading landowner and conservationist. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Ted Turner is a member of the following lists: Peabody Award winners, American billionaires and American businesspeople.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 3 |
24 years
|
13 years, 5 months
|
-
|
|---|
| Dating | 5 |
19 years, 4 months
|
5 years, 11 months
|
2 years
|
|---|
| Rumoured | 1 |
-
|
-
|
-
|
|---|
| Total | 9 |
24 years
|
7 years, 9 months
|
2 years
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
Ted
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| Middle Name |
Edward
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| Last Name |
Turner
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| Full Name at Birth |
Robert Edward Turner III
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| Alternative Name |
Captain Outrageous, The Mouth of the South, Robert Edward Turner III, Billionaire Ted, Ted, Ted Turner
|
| Birthday |
19th November, 1938
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| Birthplace |
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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| Died |
6th May, 2026
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| Place of Death |
Lamont, Florida, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Lewy Body Dementia
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| Height |
5' 11½" (182 cm)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Grey
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| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Atheist
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
McCallie School, TN
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| University |
Brown University (expelled), Georgia Military Academy
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| Occupation Text |
Entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, philanthropist
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| Occupation |
Business
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| Claim to Fame |
launching CNN, the first 24-hour cable news channel. Nicknamed "The Mouth of the South," he revolutionized television by creating the "superstation" concept (TBS), Cartoon Network, and TNT, while also becoming a leading landowner and conservationist
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| Year(s) Active |
1960–2026
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| Brand Endorsement |
(1981-83) Print ads: Cutty Sark Scotch, (2009) TV commercial (PSA): RepowerAmerica.org
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| Official Websites |
www.facebook.com/Ted-Turner-505718032870783/, http://www.tedturner.com/, twitter.com/TedTurnerIII, www.instagram.com/tedturneriii/, www.nndb.com/people/642/000022576/, https://www.tedturner.com/ https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193368#P856, https://tedturner.com https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193368#P856
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| Father |
Robert Edward Turner II
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| Mother |
Florence Rooney
|
Robert Edward Turner III (November 19, 1938 – May 6, 2026) was an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He founded the Cable News Network (CNN), the first 24-hour cable news channel. In addition, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television, as well as television network TNT.
